Dateman Chapter 6.1 Summary

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In the Culture module, read Dateman - Chapter 6.
1) This edition of the book was published in 2005. Based on what you have read in the news, your experiences in school, and any work experience you have do you think anything has changed from what the authors said 12 years ago?
Yes, there are some changes. Now, some jobs are becoming dependable on technology. Which led job's opportunities to be less and less every year. Especially for people who do not have a good education. Also, most jobs now that have a good salary require a high education like master's degree and PHD's degree.
Also, now days starting a business and succeed is more difficult. Because you compete with international corporation companies who have the money and sources.
2) How

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