The High Risk Jobs Behind Your Digital Conveniences
Whenever we post an update to our favorite social network, whenever we fire off a text message across the miles, whenever we download an app in a matter of seconds, there are people who’ve made it possible that we rarely (if ever) think about. These people are the ones who go to great lengths to keep our digital life as seamless and convenient as possible. And these great lengths are often just as dangerous as they are great.
With the digital landscape in a constant state of flux, the opportunity for danger is omnipresent. Consider the following: Foxconn makes news on a regular basis due to the strict working conditions placed on its employees. Just recently, rumors surfaced that thousands of factory workers on the iPhone 5 production lines went on strike.
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October 14, 2012
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