All the examples that you have provided are conveniences that are only needed because the general population now needs to work longer and harder to afford cost

All the examples that you have provided are conveniences that are only needed because the general population now needs to work longer and harder to afford cost of living. And what's the point of advanced healthcare when most people can't even afford it? Take a trip out to the US Rust Belt and ask them how technology has improved their lives. Point is, economic growth is nothing to marvel at if only a select amount of people are benefiting.