As our society has entered a postindustrial, computer-based phase, which of the following has become more important?

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In a postindustrial, computer-based society, gaining symbolic skills, including speaking, writing, and computing has become more important as these skills are necessary for success in the knowledge economy. Mechanical skills using industrial machinery have become less important due to automation, and while knowing about the past may be important for some professions, it is not as universally important as having strong symbolic skills.

As Our Society Has Entered a Postindustrial, Computer-Based Phase, Which