of agriculture and the trades. The arrival of machines changes everything. It begins with the steam engine by James Watt. Further-developed and mobile versions of the Scottish inventor’s machine give momentum to industrialization. The mass advancement of coal and iron ore, along with the construction of railways, pave the way for the industrial boom. In 1830, an economic and social dynamic takes hold in England that will soon reach the European mainland and later North America. Completely new social structures and living conditions are ushered in, and the classoriented, agricultural society comes to an end. New methods of production are introduced, factories are built, and massive numbers of jobs are created — a breakthrough that could not have been more crucial. Social life is completely changed by the new technology as well. Today, we are fascinated by the possibilities of the digital world; back then, they are fixed on the new scientific discoveries and the ways they can be used. Just as it is necessary today to make sure the digital transformation doesn’t supplant humans, the effects on the rights of workers amid all the passion for technology must also be considered in the 19th century. Werner proves to be a pioneer in both the technological and social side of innovation.
DISRUPTIVE POWER EVERYWHERE YOU LOOK It’s true that we live in a period of radical change: the advent of computers and robots, the digitalization of the world, the internet with its risks and opportunities, and industry 4.0 with self-driving cars and self-controlling factories. Development is very fast. The Apollo 11 onboard computer for the moon landing is laughable compared to the computing power of today’s smartphones. There is disruptive power at every turn, and no single person has an 27