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History of Machinists: Deskilling Fears and Automation's Impact

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A 20-minute historical video explores the evolution of the machinist profession, from its origins in the 1800s to its current state. The video discusses fears of labor deskilling, the impact of automation like Numerical Control (NC) and CNC machines, and how the role has shifted towards supervision and programming. Despite these changes, the core understanding and broad knowledge required for machining remain essential. AI

IMPACT Provides historical context for how automation, including AI, may reshape professions and labor markets.

RANK_REASON The item is a commentary on the history of a profession and its potential parallels with AI's impact, rather than a direct AI development.

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History of Machinists: Deskilling Fears and Automation's Impact

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Did Numerical Control De-skill Machinists? https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=DNKfD1PC68E This is a short 20-minute history of the machinist profession, showing h

    Did Numerical Control De-skill Machinists? https://www. youtube.com/watch?v=DNKfD1PC68E This is a short 20-minute history of the machinist profession, showing how it developed from the 1800s to today. It provides a good perspective for how the AI will change professions. It cover…

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