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The quote says that if a machine can perform a task more effectively and more quickly than a person, there is no reason to resist using it. It suggests a practical attitude toward technology and efficiency. The focus is on getting the work done well, not on insisting that a human must do every part.
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Original Language & Translation
Originally said in English.
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About Susan Orlean
American journalist, television writer, and author
Susan Orlean is an American journalist, television writer, and bestselling author. She has been a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1992 and is known for books such as The Orchid Thief and The Library Book. Her work has also appeared in magazines including Vogue, Rolling Stone, Esquire, and Outside. In 2021, she joined the writing team of the HBO comedy series How To with John Wilson, adding television to a career built on reporting and long-form nonfiction.
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