Is efficiency worth the human toll in jobs and dignity?
I've worked in a warehouse for five years, and management just introduced autonomous forklifts that never take breaks—impressive, but also a bit chilling. They're faster and safer, but we all know some of my coworkers won't be needed next year. No one talks about what happens to them, and I wonder if the push for automation ignores the cost to real families. Is efficiency worth the human toll in jobs and dignity?