[Marha01]

> We won’t get to reap the benefits.

There is no rational reason to think that. A rising tide lifts all boats.

[throw-the-towel]

Not a lot of boat lifting happened in the last few decades. (See "WTF happened in 1971".)

[Marha01]

Not a lot of lifting? The standard of living increase for the average person has been substantial. Poverty metrics are falling all over the world.

[starvar2]

And inequality is on the rise