> What happens to our workforce and salaries? Ideally, people could work less and have the same standard of living, which is easier if things are cheaper. If

> What happens to our workforce and salaries? Ideally, people could work less and have the same standard of living, which is easier if things are cheaper. If I was an evil wealthy person interested in perpetuating my position through controlling people, but slavery was outlawed, I'd design a system where work is overvalued so people will be too tired to participate in civic life.