Pyramid of Capitalism

[bozo]

I think we are still doing things 1800's style, but we have 2000's technology. That is a fundamental problem.

Communication
Computers

Why do we need a ruling class, we are all connected. Free ideas can flow, instant communication.
Why can't I vote on bills on my smart phone?
Why do we still work 8 hours a day, I'm sure 8 hours a day in 1900 was way less productive then 2000. So if we increase efficiency we just work the same to generate more product? Why not increase human leisure time.

The fundamental problem is the same today as it was in the 19th century i.e. the capitalist system ensuring the wealth and power possessed by the few whilst the many are exploited. The ruling class is not interested in giving up its privilege. Never has, never will.
Contemporary technology is always be used by the ruling class to protect its interest. You can't just wish away the ruling class, it exists.
Extending leisure time to the working class is low on the list of priorities for the exploiting class. Profit is the priority, the workers the means of achieving it.
Capitalism is in crisis around the world, so don't expect the bosses to have enlightened policies like working less hours on their agenda.
I grew up in the 1960's and I was greatly impressed by predictions that due to technology, when I reached working age I would not be worrying about how long I spend at work, rather considering how I would spend the extra leisure time technological advances would afford me. That never happened in times far better than now, so don't expect anything other than struggle today.

Well, I wonder if you wonder when you will be out of work when some machine will replace whatever you're doing right now.
Indeed, you can spend less time at work, however, will you earn the same wage for the less amount of work that you do? And do you actually expect to earn that wage with the less amount of work that technology will do for you? What keeps technology from replacing you altogether then?

The capitalist exploiting class would love to see humans replaced by machines that simply work and demand no wage. We aren't there yet I'm pleased to say. If a time comes when machines can do it all, then I hope the capitalist system has given way to a system that we all benefit from no work and all play, not just the employers.