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The life and death of a profession

How does a new occupation emerge? It's a simple question which is hard to answer. Why can't existing occupations cover the needs created by new technology and changes in consumer habits?
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Punch Card Factory

IBM's punch card printers in Vällingby opened in 1954, making millions of cards a year. This roll held 3 km of cardboard which were turned into 18,000 punch cards in 11 minutes. The technology, and therefore the jobs, disappeared in 1980. Photo: IBM

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