Quote by Karl Marx

Machines were, it may be said, the weapon employed by the capitalists to quell the revolt of specialized labor.

Machines were, it may be said, the weapon employed by the ca

Summary

This quote suggests that machines, in the context of industrialization and capitalism, were used as a means by capitalists to suppress the resistance and uprising of specialized laborers. By introducing automated machinery, capitalists aimed to replace specialized workers with more efficient and cost-effective production methods, reducing their bargaining power and ability to challenge the capitalist system. This quote highlights the role of machines in the broader socio-economic struggles of the industrial era, emphasizing their use as a tool for maintaining power dynamics and suppressing labor movements.

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By Karl Marx

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