The RICH farms the poor.
The problem is, given internet and education (intentional or passive), the poor becomes self-aware.
Now we've lost control.
In many cases, control is more important than net happiness. You have to labor fields and absorb bodily damage to ultimately "EAT" the food that is grown.
When it comes to distribution of resources (wealth), the reality is, the majority of humanity are raised in the manner of Drones, NOT full-fledged humans.
Republican states are so adamant about abortion, because they are very dependent on physical labor, as their state's net output may be mostly lower lvl tech and/or agricultural.
Even an unloved baby is a laborer if it survives, if they were never born, well, who will farm.
I don't like this system. but with humans in charge, this is as good as it gets.
THE SOLUTION IS AI...