* was one of the basic drivers, when labour was scarce and specialization rare. We're now headed to a situation where labour is abundant (demographic trends be

* was one of the basic drivers, when labour was scarce and specialization rare. We're now headed to a situation where labour is abundant (demographic trends being what they are, globally) and specialization trivially achieved (hello youtube). I'm not so sure it will continue to be an advantageous trait.