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S7 E5: A New Thing in Human History
Scene on Radio: Capitalism
Technology Yields Convenience Yet Enslaves Many
Technological advancements have merely extended the existence of a larger population living lives marked by hardship and relentless toil rather than improving their overall quality of life. Despite the progress enabled by the Industrial Revolution and its inventions, these developments primarily benefited the wealthy elite and expanded a limited middle class, while the majority remained trapped in a cycle of necessity and poverty, likened to a form of imprisonment. The stark reality reveals that for many, life consists of endless labor for survival, leaving little room for freedom or fulfillment.
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