Embrace Efficiency: The Transformation of Labor through Technology

Modern agricultural practices illustrate how technology drastically reduces the labor force needed for food production, with only 2% of the American workforce in agriculture today, compared to previous decades. This transition instills fear about job losses, reminiscent of a farmer's anxiety in 1900. The evolution of chicken and egg production exemplifies this shift: what once required numerous workers now operates efficiently with minimal oversight, as technology handles most tasks. The workforce is reduced to one human and a dog, the latter ensuring the human does not interfere with automated processes. This trend is not isolated to the U.S.; it is a global phenomenon driven by industrial modernity's focus on maximizing output while minimizing labor. The economic mantra of 'getting more from less' reveals that rising labor costs may further accelerate technological advancements in productivity.