“ How is that any different than a software developer receiving a higher salary because they are more efficient due to computers being more powerful?” There’s

“ How is that any different than a software developer receiving a higher salary because they are more efficient due to computers being more powerful?” There’s a much higher barrier to entry as a software engineer than a shelf stacker. The breakdown of returns to labor vs capital will always favour capital (absent regulatory intervention or shortage of unskilled labor) for commodity-type work.