> This is generally not possible at twice the cost. We get better at automation constantly. Thinking that just because today our technology sucks it will stay this way, is not reasonable in my opinion.

> When it is possible to automate a job away, it is desirable. Yes, it reduces the cost (of the workforce). However, this change comes with a nontrivial social cost and a problem, what to do with the people that are not able to do more advanced stuff.