Most tech revolutions made work worse for employees. AI could be the exception
Summary
This essay argues that most tech revolutions have tended to increase work and benefit organizations more than employees, but AI could be different. It sketches how earlier tech like PCs, email, and mobile devices raised velocity and workload, while suggesting AI could reclaim time for employees by enabling collaboration and higher-quality output, if implemented thoughtfully. The piece relies on productivity concepts like the J-curve and cites studies on creativity and workplace proximity to argue for a balanced, creativity-focused adoption of AI.