Is there? A century and a half ago, we had to work 12 hours a day in factory, and got barely enough to eat. Now, we are working 35 hours a week, with talks to switch to a 4-days week, and have never been collectively able to afford more things even on a minimum-wage. While it's true that inequalities abound, and right now the prospect can be frightening to see jobs disappear (even though it is happening already on a daily basis), the crux of the problem is that, as capital is replacing work, the wealth redistributing effect of wages will be less effective. But the role of the economy isn't to redistribute wealth, it is to create wealth.