[Streck-Fu]

Originally Posted by plato

http://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2011/ted_20110224.htm

Here's something to go on. The productivity gains from increased automation and 'instant' communication probably don't translate into increased wages.

The original assertion, as I understand it, was that wages are dropping for employees that are more productive creating greater business profits.

Since machines are not salaried or waged, I don't see how it factors into the issue.