Before Taylorism, line workers were worked to the bone. Taylor was one of the first to identify that 8-hour workdays and frequent, short breaks actually boosted productivity.
Although one of Taylor's quotes has special resonance in the AI era: "In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must come first."
Programming was a job where the man has long been first. That era is coming to a close.
Although one of Taylor's quotes has special resonance in the AI era: "In the past the man has been first; in the future the system must come first."
Programming was a job where the man has long been first. That era is coming to a close.