Sociologist Trebor Scholz writes, the greatest trick that capital ever pulled was convincing the world that labor didnt exist. What does he mean by this?

Communications and Technology
Sociologist Trebor Scholz writes, the greatest trick that capital ever pulled was convincing the world that labor didnt exist. What does he mean by this? Do you agree with him? Why or why not? Pick a specific case or two of communication technology from readings/lectures and think through the roles of consumers, workers, and managers (as suggested by Downey, Nakamura, Turner, Cameron, Maxwell and Miller, and others) as you answer this question. (Hint: As Greg Downey writes, [H]uman actors have labored in three conceptually separate and unequal roles: as managers of state and corporate institutions owning parts of the internetwork, as consumers of internetwork services and commodities…, and as workers paid to help produce and reproduce the internetwork on a daily basis [221]. Are we a society of consumers, or a society of workers? What shifts in our thinking occur when we answer this question one way, or another way?) Anything we have covered in readings or in class is fair game as you compose your answer. You do not need to consult material beyond our class. You should include quotes with citations from texts we have read (cite using author name, page number), but you do not need a source list. Aim for at least 4-5 substantive, apposite points of engagement with reading. Keep in mind the distinction between scholarly and popular/journalistic sources as you are selecting quotes to help build your argument. (Scholarly readings are the anchors in this course.) Do quote from readings, but also interpret the readings and tell the reader what the quotes mean for your argument. (E.g.: As Professor Dunbar-Hester writes, quote from readings, but also interpret the readings. By this she means, engage with the readings, demonstrate that you understand the readings, and use the readings to make your point. This is an example of how to do this well.) For full credit, your response must include an introduction, an argument, evidence, and a conclusion. Build your argument using evidence you have learned in class readings and meetings. Use an analytical voice (first-person is ok).