>Instead of the capitalist approach of cutting jobs to save on labor costs because of automation, employees could simply work fewer hours to achieve the same ou

>Instead of the capitalist approach of cutting jobs to save on labor costs because of automation, employees could simply work fewer hours to achieve the same outcomes. This is a false dichotomy. In what way does capitalism prevent employees from working fewer hours? There are quite a few companies that now make that possible, including many of the new 'gig economy' jobs. Remote employment opportunities are also increasing, albeit slowly.