> That is an utterly antiquated position. Not antiquated enough: throughout history the large majority of workers have been farmers. Even without being able to

> That is an utterly antiquated position. Not antiquated enough: throughout history the large majority of workers have been farmers. Even without being able to read and write, they were/are entirely responsible of their work - and farming wasn't easy at all. Same for artisans, shopkeepers at al. When people are not bossed around they can manage themselves.