But all the rewards go to the owner/executive class. It'll only get worse.

Remember the 1968 debate between Buckley-Vidal. Vidal warning that the top 1% own 22% of the countries wealth.

Consider autonomous vehicles, they're right around the corner.
I don't think so for liability reasons not because it isn't possible.

Exploiting workers just gets worse. Today. we have people working 40 hours at McDonalds and Walmart and they're eligible for Food Stamps. I guess that's a form of Corporate Welfare.

We need to plan for this future. I think there's only two options. Well, maybe three, we could go full Capitalism, survival of the fittest, and let everyone fend for themselves. I don't see that happening. So, either we provide a basic level of subsistence for all, or we create "Meaningless" jobs so everyone can work.
or---we provide training for worthwhile jobs in the service industry

The solution is clear to me, Universal Basic Income As an example, you get a monthly check for $1000 just for being a citizen.

Instead of falling into the trap of divisive political banter, concentrate on solutions. Google "Basic Income", read a bit and consider the potential. I'd be interested in hearing the negatives.

I enjoy thinking outside the box. Have you seen manufacturing in China? It's not exactly the WPA but it does provide jobs and training. Remember the manufacturing efforts of "Rosie the Riveter". We need to declare a war on poverty, retool and manufacture products we will use at home.

Trump sells a hat for $25. The American company he uses sells it plain online for $21. He could buy a similar hat from China for $2. I'm not judging. I think there must be a way to get the American price much lower.

I think people will work very hard if there is light at the end of the tunnel. I chance to be wealthy and give your children a wonderful life. Wealthy enough to go on vacations, not so wealthy that you are worth 10,000 times more than most.