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gence will be on our daily life in the future. Even the long term influence on unemployment is unclear. Some economists see a post-industrial society based on information technology, in which only a few people at opposite ends of the educational spectrum have jobs as we understand the term to- day, while others forecast a return to full employ- ment after the transition stage. All agree, however, that the pattern of employment will change, and these changes could lead to a more humane society. Many jobs will be available in the service and caring sectors of the economy: education, welfare and health care, entertainment, sport, and craft activities. These ways of spending one"s time are intrinsically more meaningful and satisfying than many - perhaps most - jobs in in- dustrial societies today. Moreover, even with full employment, working hours will probably be re- duced. So people will have more time to spend with their families and their friends than they do now. Finally, what ...