The only reason it is like this is capitalism. Success in this system demands constant growth to define success, and eventually cutting down on human labour is

The only reason it is like this is capitalism. Success in this system demands constant growth to define success, and eventually cutting down on human labour is one of the only ways to grow profit. Gas stations could absolutely afford to pay someone to pump the gas if they wanted, but it would mean slightly less profits for shareholders. Its the same as what is happening at supermarkets with self serve checkouts at the moment. Dont defend this practise with arguements of it being unecononic, its purely about more profit.