Background For this Forum, we will explore the issue of technology replacing the human worker. Some examples we encounter may seem to be in the distant past, while others being right at this moment. For instance: 1. Historical: Telephone operator function was done manually by connecting phone calls through a switchboard. This process eventually replaced by telecom routers and switches. Some background here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telephone_exchange 2. Current: Foxconn cellular phone manufacturer replaces factory workers with robots. Link: http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-36376966 Directions For this forum, present your views on this reality. You may reflect on a variety of resources for your post including our class discussions/activities, Assignment #1 video (Friedman’s thoughts), and/or any article you may wish to research. The objective here is for you to add an informed contribution to the discussion. As a start, helpful thoughts to consider include: -product/service innovation, -global competition, -corporate ethics, -company/employee loyalty, -changing legal environment, -affordable (and available) technologies, -implications for a future workforce, -implications on society and family life, -and so on. Feel free to explore other related areas to this discussion for your response. Length of your response A couple of paragraphs should do the job. We are reading for your message. This means that while the response is not particularly lengthy, it should be meaningful, informed, concise, and to the point. You may write a new post of your own, or politely respond to a post already made by a classmate. Only one post is required.
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