As in, "machines cost less"? Well, this general principle has always been present, as in "sucking rocks costs much less then cordon bleu", but there are "human costs" (U. Eco said for an equivalent area) involved.
Of course spending less is alluring: but you have to be able to afford spending less. Also considering that giving jobs to people who deserve it prevents other general "boomerang" social costs.
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As in, "machines cost less"? Well, this general principle has always been present, as in "sucking rocks costs much less then cordon bleu", but there are "human costs" (U. Eco said for an equivalent area) involved.
Of course spending less is alluring: but you have to be able to afford spending less. Also considering that giving jobs to people who deserve it prevents other general "boomerang" social costs.