The article discusses the historical shift from traditional hand-got coal mining to longwall coal mining, emphasizing how technological advances prioritize efficiency over human collaboration. In prior mining methods, workers experienced a sense of pride and responsibility, working closely together to meet production goals. However, the introduction of longwall mining transforms this dynamic, resulting in less teamwork and greater alienation, reducing miners to operating machinery instead of collaborating directly with their peers. This trend raises concerns about the overarching social effects of technology on worker engagement and cognitive work.
The human impact of technology is often deprioritized in favor of efficiency and productivity, leading to diminished collaboration and estrangement in cognitive work.
Longwall coal mining, while increasing efficiency, leads to a loss of teamwork and craft pride, as workers move from collaborative tasks to solitary lever-pushing.
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