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Culture and Economics in Fast Food Automation

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  • Baker, Peter C.

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This paper examines the intersection of technology, labor, and cultural practices in the fast food industry, with a particular focus on the adoption of robotic fryers and automation. Drawing on insights from cultural sociology and the economics of technological change, the analysis explores how automation reshapes work, alters food production processes, and reframes cultural meanings attached to fast food labor. The study highlights the tension between efficiency gains and concerns over labor displacement, situating fast food automation within broader debates about technology and society. By linking industry-specific developments to questions of employment, cultural identity, and consumer expectations, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of how automation in everyday contexts reflects and shapes broader social transformations.

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  • Baker, Peter C., 2025. "Culture and Economics in Fast Food Automation," SocArXiv drezg_v1, Center for Open Science.
    • Handle: RePEc:osf:socarx:drezg_v1
    DOI: 10.31219/osf.io/drezg_v1
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