alt Hacker News> To replace the farmer you would have to completely eliminate the entire concept of human ownership that we hold.
Why?
> Economies benefit from its automation. It's far less clear if societies benefit. Farm work is hard, but there is a sense of accomplishment when it is done, which is good for the psyche. The never ending "bullshit" jobs that most people seem to find themselves in nowadays has not lead to happiness.
"Farming is good for the psyche" doesn't hold to the suicide rates.
Automate hard jobs where people kill themselves or destroy their bodies, future generations get jobs that are easier on the body and they get to live healthy longer. It's not rocket science!
Why aren't you a farmer?
> Why?
I already attempted to explained why. If there is a gap I overlooked or if something wasn't made clear, you're going to have to try and work with me with greater specificity.
> "Farming is good for the psyche" doesn't hold to the suicide rates.
Farmers are known to have high suicide rates, but being the owner doesn't imply doing the work. That is the role of the farmhand. I cannot find anything to suggest that suicide rates are high for farmhands.
> Why aren't you a farmer?
I don't understand your question. I am a farmer.