Of course it does, the same way that industrial revolution increased it. Those that tell you about automation by itself is leading to better quality of life, be

Of course it does, the same way that industrial revolution increased it. Those that tell you about automation by itself is leading to better quality of life, better working conditions etc. either are ignorant, or simply lie to you. All the good stuff we have was obtained through political means. Yes, technology was something that enabled particular outcome, but only if harnessed by political means. The fact we can today enjoy 40 hours workweek is not a necessary consequence of steam machine. It is a consequence of people dying while fighting with police and capital henchmen in Chicago, and it other places. But keep believing your overlords and their servants.