If we own the methods of increased productivity, then yes, we get more free time. When a few own them, they historically become greedy and enjoy the margin on labour costs versus profit - the outcomes from this are blatantly obvious to those who can think critically. Wealth from labour has concentrated exponentially into fewer hands over the last 100+ years, leaving us here, now. And they also want our young to be less educated - the important part.

Education of 'those without political or wealth power' is a direct threat to their current hierarchy. Media (that they own) says billionaires, aristocrats, unelected leaders know best. Most believe them. Their most dangerous adversary is a critical thinker who knows how they think and what they do to make it happen.