In an economic organization, allowing mankind to benefit by the
productivity of machines should lead to a very good life of leisure and
much leisure is apt. to be tedious except to those who have intelligent
activities and interests. If a leisured population is to be happy, it
must be an educated population, and must be educated with a view to
enjoyment as well as to the direct usefulness of technical
knowledge.
Which of the following statements best reflects the underlying tone
of the passage?