We can look at the past to see what lies ahead and consider what we should do next.
Lets consider a few technological inventions from the past that had a major affect on society specifically the workforce.
Invention of the American system of manufacturing
*excerpt from wikipedia
"a set of manufacturing methods that evolved in the 19th century.[1] The two notable features were the extensive use of interchangeable parts and mechanization for production, which resulted in more efficient use of labor compared to hand methods."
"In the 1850s, the "American system" was contrasted to the British factory system which had evolved over the previous century. Within a few decades, manufacturing technology had evolved further, and the ideas behind the "American" system were in use worldwide."
Invention of Electricity
In 1882
Edison helped form the Edison Electric Illuminating Company of New York,
which brought electric light to parts of Manhattan.
Electrical service to American homes began in the late 1890s and by 1910, many suburban homes had been wired up with power.
In 1920, 35 percent of American households had electricity.
By 1929, nearly 68 percent of American homes were electrified. If
you don't count farms, about 85 percent of Americans had electricity by
the end of the 1920s
It may be that we need to educate people on how to use this new technology to solve problems in their daily lives. An example of this may come from the mid 1930's when their was a move to get rural America converted over to electrical power.
Power from the people: Rural Electrification brought more than lights [link to article]
Business calculator: The electronic age
In 1970 a company in Japan invented the first digital pocket
calculator. The calculator has had a profound impact on society, transforming the way people do arithmetic. It has enabled engineers to develop complex calculations quickly and accurately. In the classroom, calculators have given students access to more
advanced mathematics and enabled them to solve problems faster and more
accurately. While some studies have found that calculator use has no positive or negative effects on basic math skills, it can promote higher-order thinking and reasoning needed for problem solving in our information- and technology-based society
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