Mitch Waldrop on The Dream Machine: Part 2 – 1980s to present
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Reorganize to Revolutionize
Productivity in white-collar industries saw a significant boost starting in the 1990s, largely due to the reorganization and rethinking of work processes in response to new technology, specifically local area networks. Initially, tools like PCs were merely advanced typewriters, leading to increased revision time without enhanced productivity. However, the transformative impact came when organizations adapted to these technological advancements, necessitating supportive software and new operational frameworks. This pattern of technological influence followed by structural adaptation is a recurring theme in the history of technology.
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