Electricity was first used for power, not for signals, that is, … — “LOG for Chantacler,” n.d. typescript, written as a marginal handwritten note | The MMM

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Electricity was first used for power, not for signals, that is, for the old job, not the new - same for automation.

“LOG for Chantacler,” n.d. typescript, written as a marginal handwritten note

Quote #3058

Chapter: Innovation

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