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: While "automating" replaces human labor with technology for continuity and control, "informating" simultaneously generates information about the work process itself. This creates a deeper level of transparency, making operations visible and knowable in new ways.
The text argues that the "computer revolution" presents us with a critical choice: we can either , which risks dehumanizing work and alienating employees, or informate , which empowers workers with the knowledge to make critical, collaborative judgments. Core Concepts of the "Smart Machine" In the age of the smart machine : the future of...
: Offers the Paperback edition for approximately $31.99 . : While "automating" replaces human labor with technology
: Zuboff warns of a monitored office environment similar to Jeremy Bentham's "Panopticon" prison. In this scenario, technology is used for permanent visibility, ensuring the automatic functioning of power through constant electronic monitoring. Core Concepts of the "Smart Machine" : Offers