The Dominion of Machines: Labor and Capitalism

This chapter explores the intricate relationship between objectified labor, automated machinery, and capitalism, offering a critical view on how these elements shape modern productivity and worker experiences. It addresses the impact of automation on knowledge transfer and individual skills, raising concerns over the displacement of human labor by machines. The discussion further critiques capitalist motivations behind technological advancements, questioning the implications for leisure, wealth distribution, and the authenticity of human labor in contemporary production.