Okay. Suppose I am a secretary, but my job has now been automated out of existence by Microsoft Excel. I have a $300 computer to browse Hacker News with, but no

Okay. Suppose I am a secretary, but my job has now been automated out of existence by Microsoft Excel. I have a $300 computer to browse Hacker News with, but no job. How did I benefit? Unless I have steadier access to food, shelter, healthcare, and a safe society, I don't think it should count as a productivity gain or increase in standard of living.