INTRODUCTION During the start of this course, we had learned about the different types of technology -namely Holistic technology and Prescriptive technology. Technology can be perceived in two different ways -Instrumental and Critical. One is that it is primarily an instrument used in the solving the real-life problems and needs whereas the more critical view is that it is used for the division of labour.I would like to focus my essay on the way technology affected labour and the way it is affecting and going to affect in the distant future. Holistic Technology We know that back in the days when we did not have automated machines to do our work, everything was done manually. This ancient way of manufacturing is often recognized as Holistic technology. It was a period during which the creators of the products (referred as artisans)had ultimate control of their entire production. They had complete control of the looks and finish of their products and the number of products produced in a day. It is a perfect example of the traditional way of manufacturing before technology was introduced. Holistic technologies encourage human creativity and potential. Holistic technologies also helped in the sharing of knowledge among professionals. Workers take pride in their production or more like a sense of achievement. According to Ursula Franklin, the professionals get to make situational decisions which decide the outcome of the product. The efficiency of Holistic Technology is not that