In a discussion period after his speech, Toffler was asked if he thought his theoretical third revolution will culminate in as much bloodshed as the last one.

Bloodlessness

"Although brother Karl would perhaps find my hope of a bloodless transformation Utopian, I feel it is our moral duty--to use a corny phrase--to try to make it through with as few sanguinary repercussions as possible," he said.

Other speakers at the conference were Senator Paul Sarbanes (D-Md.); Clement Bejold, director of the Alternative Futures at Antioch College; Frank Keefe, director for State Planning of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts: and Peter L. Szanton '52, associate director for Organization Studies, Office of Management and Budget.

Sarbanes said he didn't think society was going through such tumultous changes.

"I'm tired of everybody talking about all these crises. People throw that word around too much. Sure we have problems, but these are modern and can be overcome. Everybody's talking about the good ol' days, but these days aren't so bad themselves," he said.

In response, Toffler said, "You may be underestimating this feeling of dissatisfaction with our political and social system. People are not stupid, nor are they complacent.