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The episode discusses the importance of designing workplaces that prioritize human connection amidst technological advancements.

How can we design workplaces that stay both technologically advanced and human-centered? In this episode, Linda Jarnhamn sits down with Lena Abrahamsson, Professor in Human Work Science, Luleå University of Technology. They discuss how workplace and production systems should be designed around people, not just technology. Lena explains that when automation improves physical safety, it can create new risks such as isolation and boredom, which in turn may cause apathy and accidents. The c...

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