We build cybernetic systems called companies with the goal of creating/increasing profit. As we get better and better at making these systems, humans play less of a role and the roles we do play become ever more formulaic.
I wonder when we will hit a turning point when over 50% of people in America would say “yes” to the question “is my boss a computer?”
For instance if you work at MacDonalds, you probably have a shift supervisor, but the beeping monitor showing customer orders and wait times is the real head honcho. Piss off your boss and you’ll get a talking to. Piss off the computer and you’re out (quantifiably!)
I wonder when we will hit a turning point when over 50% of people in America would say “yes” to the question “is my boss a computer?”
For instance if you work at MacDonalds, you probably have a shift supervisor, but the beeping monitor showing customer orders and wait times is the real head honcho. Piss off your boss and you’ll get a talking to. Piss off the computer and you’re out (quantifiably!)