About the distinction between creative labor and information or other kinds of labor: all labor is potentially "creative"--what we call "creative" is either autonomous or collaborative. In a hierarchy, the presence of "creative" workers undermines subordination.
There's a nuance of meaning between "technician" and "expert" that has to do with the eroding boundaries between blue- and white-collar labor that Nate refers to. Ensmenger's choice of the term "technician" says a lot about what he sees as the value of programming work--that is, the hands-on aspect is essential.
Monday, February 19, 2007
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