Entrepreneur
Technology can expand an economy while reducing its need for human labor. John Rector follows Ford’s consumer revolution into a future of persistent earning, crowded markets, and pressure on compensation—and asks what abundance should buy us next. … readThe Habit of Earning
Henry Ford helped connect mass production to mass consumption: higher wages made goods attainable, while shorter working hours gave people time to use them. His eight-hour day and five-day week accelerated a consumer economy already taking shape. … readHenry Ford, the 40-Hour Week, and the Rise of Consumerism