The Effects of Technological Changes on Work Patterns in the Australian Economy

Abstract

In the last year a growth industry has arisen - seminars and conference papers regarding technological change; mention the new tear word 'microprocessors' and one is guaranteed a large audience. The sudden burst of activity has not clarified many issues. In the main, we have witnessed the presentation of set piece speeches where ideology and values have been presented without tactual information or without a meaningful frame of reference. When facts are given, they are not presented in a manner which allows integration with other information.