The document discusses the history and impact of automation, beginning with the introduction of the assembly line at Ford Motor Company in 1913. This was one of the first major forms of automation and dramatically cut the time it took to produce a car from 12 hours down to just 93 minutes. While early automation is different than modern forms, the assembly line demonstrated how automation can greatly increase production efficiency. The document signals that it will provide more details on HelpWriting.net about the evolution of automation and its effects on the workforce.