New aspect of ‘revolution’
Mr Leonard Penes, of Sri Lanka, hopes Third World countries will avoid the kind of technological development seen in many, developed nations. Mr Peries, who believes in "grass-roots” involvement in . development decisions, is visiting New Zealand at the invitation of Trade Aid, Corso, Catholc Overseas Aid. and Christian World Sendees. He is the executive officer of the National Rural Conference of Sri Lanka, a project aimed at organising education to help farmers and peasants. Mr Peries said this “alternative” sort of education could help farmers
avoid the developments proposed by the “technocratic revolution.” This revolution had created its own backlash in many developed nations where apathy, indifference, isolation, loneliness and a “terrible bleakness” are felt by many people, according to Mr Peries. “We believe the technological thrust that has taken place in the rest of the world has not provided the answers needed.” Technology could not be done without, but in many cases it had out-paced humanity. But if everyone was able to take part in decisions on technological development this w'duld not happen.
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