The Paperless Office: A 1975 PredictionThe surprising reason computers didn't save trees.

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This story reveals how new technologies can have unintended consequences by clashing with human behavior. In 1975, experts foresaw computers creating a 'paperless office.' Instead, the rise of PCs and printers made documents so easy to create that paper consumption skyrocketed. This miscalculation is a cautionary tale, prompting us to question our assumptions about today's tech revolutions.