[astazangasta]

The problem as always is the basic premise of capitalism: who reaps the benefits of productivity gains. It doesn't matter a fig if we automate away all of the labor in the world if all (or nearly all) of the gains go to the people who "own" the machines. Since 1970 this has been almost entirely the case - none of the productivity gains made by American workers have gone to the working class, they have gone to the rich,and mostly to the ultrarich. Why, then, should we cheer for any productivity gains?

This problem is purely political, not at all technological, and we can only solve it by clawing power away from capitalists. So, sure, robot sewing machines. But let's make sure we all get to eat the benefits.

[ThomPete]

Capitalism will always be in play even if robots take most normal jobs. As long as there are humans with needs and humans who can provide for that need.

So yes it is technology that is creating this winner takes all principle and it would be in a socialist society too. It's apolitical if you'd like.