> "Wait wasn't capitalism supposed to bring us less work hours and less overall working years?" It did. For the few who are willing to accept the lower standa

> "Wait wasn't capitalism supposed to bring us less work hours and less overall working years?" It did. For the few who are willing to accept the lower standard of living of the past, this era is quite comfortable. A lot of things that people think too basic to give up today were special treats or luxuries in the past, like eating out at restaurants or going out to the movies. But, no, the majority wanted to keep up with the Joneses and are happy to spend away all their income even if it dooms them to toil away at a unloved job forever.