You're right that the problem is that progress, with each step, benefits fewer people. Why capitalism is cited is that it exacerbates the problem. If you look

You're right that the problem is that progress, with each step, benefits fewer people. Why capitalism is cited is that it exacerbates the problem. If you look at Switzerland or Sweden, you don't have the same issues that you're having in the US. There are protections. Health care is provided, universities are free.