Lecture

The Age of Factories: Evolution of Work and Time Perception

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This lecture discusses the transition to factory work during the Industrial Revolution, highlighting the shift from artisanal crafts to wage labor. It explores the impact on workers' social life, time management, and the emergence of capitalist ideologies. The instructor analyzes the strategies used by factory owners to control labor time and the consequences on workers' lives, including the anonymization of labor and the enforcement of strict schedules.

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