They are useful only in providing convenience to people. But life's purpose is not convenience, and we have sacrificed a lot for this convenience.
Convenient to have everything in one big super store.
Convenient to get packages shipped to you.
Convenient to get answers to any question at your fingertips.
Convenient to message other people, whenever you want.
In the process, we've destroyed small business, mental health, independent newspapers, authentic connections, the climate, privacy, etc.
And yes, jobs. Many will argue for meritocracy, that if those jobs are displaced, they deserve to be. The result is that all the money is just going to get pocketed by the 1% as result. A vicious cycle where fewer and fewer people will own more and more.
Convenient to have everything in one big super store.
Convenient to get packages shipped to you.
Convenient to get answers to any question at your fingertips.
Convenient to message other people, whenever you want.
In the process, we've destroyed small business, mental health, independent newspapers, authentic connections, the climate, privacy, etc.
And yes, jobs. Many will argue for meritocracy, that if those jobs are displaced, they deserve to be. The result is that all the money is just going to get pocketed by the 1% as result. A vicious cycle where fewer and fewer people will own more and more.