A. Cayer, D. Cuff. "UNFIT: Los Angeles and the Glass Box" in Thresholds: Workspace 44, (MIT 2016). (original) (raw)

The article reflects on the implications of workspace design through the lens of a poem by Foxconn worker Xu Lizhi, who wrote about the stark realities of life and death in factories producing for major technology companies. It critiques the duality of digital and physical workspaces, illustrating how workplace environments shape the value and identity of workers. By examining contrasting examples of worker experiences, such as Google offices and assembly line conditions, the piece advocates for a deeper understanding of how digital advancements influence traditional workspaces and worker autonomy.