How did the treadmill contribute to prison labor systems?
Frequently Asked Question about the extinct profession: Prison Treadmill Operator
The treadmill, invented in the early 19th century, was used in prisons as a form of labor that punished inmates while generating power or grinding grain. This system aimed to deter crime through hard labor, reduce prison costs, and exploit inmate labor for economic gain. It symbolized the harsh conditions of the penal system during that era.