He was quite alive to the effects of “the enormous, constant, rapid, and diversified development of mechanical power, and the consequent saving of labour by the extension of machinery.” He was well aware of the share of new means of locomotion in the growth of industrial enterprise.
Morley highlights the awareness of a key figure regarding the impact of technological advancements on labor and industry.
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