Industrial Design

In his chapter on industrial design (written in 1987), historian John Heskett claims that the methods of mass production introduced by Henry Ford in the U.S. involved new concepts of standardization and the integration of the production line. With Ford’s method, work could be completed by relatively unskilled workers. Production was more efficient, and, with this method, products were made more quickly and cheaply than previously possible. 
What were some of the social consequences of Ford’s production line? In other words, how did this system change our U.S. society?
Do any of those changes remain with us today? 
 
Now consider Maurice Conti’s TED Talk, and the predictions he makes about production. 
https://www(dot)ted(dot)com/talks/maurice_conti_the_incredible_inventions_of_intuitive_ai/up-next?language=en
How do you think manufacturing processes will change in the next twenty years?
How do you think these changes will affect our U.S. society?
This week, rather than providing an example response to the question, I am giving you hints for effectively responding to this thread:
1. Answer each part of the question set:
What were some of the social consequences of Ford’s production line? In other words, how did this system change our U.S. society?Do any of those changes remain with us today? How do you think manufacturing processes will change in the next twenty
years?
How do you think these changes will affect our U.S. society?
2. Use content from Heskett’s chapter and Conti’s talk to support your positions. Cite them when responding.
3. Use the grammar and spell check functions to create well-written posts that are error free.
4. A typical response to the questions will be about 300+ words in length.
5. Create a copy of all of your work in the event of a technical difficulty. There is nothing more frustrating than typing your work, clicking on [reply] and receiving an error message or platform freeze.