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People will never be replaced by computers or data systems, but their jobs can be simplified, according to Joel Slan talking to the staff which runs h(...)
People will never be replaced by computers or data systems, but their jobs can be simplified, according to Joel Slan talking to the staff which runs h(...)

People will never be replaced by computers or data systems, but their jobs can be simplified, according to Joel Slan talking to the staff which runs h(...)

Date2/3/1970
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Original Toronto Star caption: People will never be replaced by computers or data systems; but their jobs can be simplified; according to Joel Slan talking to the staff which runs his Apartment Data Centre. The system catalogues available apartments and produces a list of apartments that fit the needs of anyone who calls in.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0005839F
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