John BrunnerIt's supposed to be automatic, but actually you have to push this button.
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It's supposed to be automatic, but actually you have to push this button. This is an interesting statement that points out that sometimes something that is supposed to be automatic does not work properly. For example, the word "automatic" typically refers to an action that is automatically activated by a separate device. A car can drive itself automatically by using sensors and other devices.
However, some people think that everything in the world should be automatic. This means that there are no actions necessary for something to happen or work properly. People who think this way often criticize anything they do not find automatic as if it requires extra effort on their part.
Source: Stand On Zanzibar
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