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I think automation can reduce the dependency on humans but it can't completely eliminate it. People don't use maids because they lack washing machines, microwav
by dismantlethesun 5y ago
I think automation can reduce the dependency on humans but it can't completely eliminate it. People don't use maids because they lack washing machines, microwaves, and food delivery services. The usage of maid service has to do with social customs than it does with actual necessity.
> I think there’s also social progress
Speaking about the US, there's a general aversion to employing people for personal service jobs. Tech workers making 300k can certainly afford a maid who makes 60k, but actively go out of their way to instead employ a variety of people through 'gig' work and 'apps' to do simple tasks. They simply don't want to be seen as employing a maid, but still get all the benefits of having one (via the errand running service).
- chii 5y agoThere's nothing wrong with employing a maid or any personal assistant services. The problem at hand is _only_ if those people are trafficked, and is not willingly being employed.