The purpose of this thesis is to critically examine the impact of automation on physical and mental labour. In society, technology has always played a special role, which is characteristic of certain historical, political, social, cultural, and economic circumstances. Automation is an important type of societal and production development, as it has radically transformed not only work but also broader society throughout its history. Automation changes both physical and mental labour. The text is based on analysing primary and secondary sources through a critical reading of historical, economic, and sociological literature. The aim is to investigate and compare the consequences of automation on mental and physical labour. The key questions are: Are there differences in the automation of physical and mental labour, what technologies underpin automation, what is the relationship between capital and management, and how does automation affect workers?
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