Comment on the capitalist system

I quite liked this film, however I am only too aware of the political message it portrays instead of seeking real ways of countering the damage that has already been done and preventing it from continuing.

Anyhow, what it comes down to for me is that due to technological advances and standard of living, that old school values of working and being rewarded for it are over. What do I mean? The scene where they are at the bread factory...the place is running smoothly, it's a nice neat production line. Where this system upsets the apple cart is that it is too efficient, it looks nice and clean...therefore you don't need to hire a cleaner, or at least give them any more hours than what is necessary. The efficiency has made jobs redundant. Think about technological advances, these were made to 'make life easier' - One piece of technology is the automated dish machine found in many kitchens - It saves you time and effort, now imagine the commercial dishwashers in restaurants, bars, clubs, etc - Once upon a time people would have been hired to wash them manually, now businesses need only put money into a machine upfront and say goodbye to staff and the associated requirements of paying them and keeping them happy (if they were lucky).

Think about tablet PC's like the iPad, they have ebooks available to them. If these catch on you might have reason to worry about your job if you physically move books around, stack them on shelves or sell them at a physical store. They will be cheaper for reasons that should be obvious.

These are a few examples. Are people really willing to work to have money, to spend more, on things they can get cheaper and don't have to work so hard for?

I'm not much of a consumer, and honestly speaking here...if I owned my house outright, had solar panels for the little power I consume, and could manage a small edible garden...the only thing that would keep me at work is land tax.

What if everyone decides that work isn't what identifies them? Or what happens when there are too many people and there simply isn't work for them because everything anyone could ever need (and more) is catered for them by the existing workforce...isn't this exactly what we are experiencing now, or are at least getting a taste of?