Ambivalent Quote by Shoshana Zuboff
“Skilled workers historically have been ambivalent toward automation, knowing that the bodies it would augment or replace were theoccasion for both their pain and their power.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Age of Surveillance Capitalism, 2019
Workers see automation as both a threat to jobs and a source of new power, creating mixed feelings.
In simple terms: Automation brings risk and opportunity for workers.
Key Takeaway
Recognize both risks and benefits of tech.
Themes
technology
labor
power
ambivalence
Mood
cautious
reflective
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- factory upgrades
- skill training
- policy debates
- union negotiations
Key Concepts
surveillance capitalism
automation
economic displacement
Questions to Reflect On
- How can workers shape automation outcomes?
- What policies protect labor in tech shifts?
A Different Perspective
Automation may still widen inequality without safeguards.
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