Step into the world of Ekonified, where we reveal how economics touches every corner of life. In this debut episode, “The Factory of Secrets: Hidden Costs of Labor and Specialisation,” we journey back to the 18th century, uncovering a factory hiding one of history’s most powerful secrets: the division of labor.

Join us as we follow a traveler who stumbles upon an eerie pin-making factory in a misty English town. Inside, thousands of identical pins are crafted with mechanical precision, each worker reduced to a single, repetitive task. But one peculiar object disrupts the monotony: a mysterious “red pin,” whispered about as a charm of fortune. What does this red pin signify? And why is it hidden?

Listen in on the workers’ secret conversations, feel the overseer’s watchful gaze, and experience the factory’s relentless pursuit of efficiency. As the story unfolds, we ask: What did humanity gain—and lose—when we traded skill and creativity for speed and profit?

In “The Factory of Secrets: Hidden Costs of Labor and Specialisation,” we don’t just talk economics; we explore its haunting impact on people’s lives. Whether you’re intrigued by history, fascinated by the hidden forces of wealth, or simply crave a suspenseful story, this episode promises a new way to see the economy’s role in shaping who we are.

Are you ready to uncover the hidden cost of efficiency?