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Technological advances in society and the humble wristwatch. Barry Pilton's musings read by Leonard Rossiter. From 1981.

"As science and the microchip redesign the world in their image, it seems the most obsolescent piece of merchandise is man."

Technological advances in society and the humble wristwatch explained by Leonard Rossiter.

Written by Barry Pilton.

Producer: Louise Purslow

First broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in March 1981.

5 minutes

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