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Blood in the Machine
99% Invisible
The Rise of Automation and the Impact on Textile Workers
This chapter discusses the introduction of automated machines, particularly the power loom, in the textile industry and the concerns it raised among cloth workers. It explores the shift from home-based work to factory production, highlighting the loss of autonomy and harsh working conditions faced by workers.
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