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Technological Possibilities for enhancing man
Prospects for technology

	This course surveys the technological possibilities for
increasing human capability and real wealth.  It is oriented
toward what people will want rather than around what we might
think is good for them.  We discuss the issue.
The possible enhancements are in the direction of (1) making
housework trivial (2) making government responsive (3) increasing
the ability of one person two build an object like a car, airplane
or house to suit him without organizing others (4) allowing
groups to live as they prefer less hindered by general social
laws and customs.

Other writers.  Gabor.  Harrison Brown.  Science fiction.

Emphasize computer technology - information technology

What will be genuinely useful and not just flashy.
Are there advances as important as electricity, the telephone,
running water, inside toilets?