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		monort on April 11, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: It happened to me today: $80/hr writer replaced wi... Shirt used to cost a month wage of a skilled worker. How much does it cost today? Why are you so sure workers don't see the benefits of automation?

kevviiinn on April 12, 2023 [–]

Why does the cost of a shirt matter when people can't afford housing? We can create dwellings much more effectively than previous, especially high quality and high density ones

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