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  1. Capitalist systems lead to increased productivity, but also result in certain individuals or groups becoming "redundant" or surplus to the production process. This is because automation, technological advancements, and efficiency gains replace human labor, making jobs obsolete. Marx would argue that this phenomenon is a natural consequence of capitalism's drive for profit and growth, as it seeks to maximize efficiency and minimize costs by replacing human workers with machines and technology. This leads eventually to unemployment, poverty, and social unrest among those who are displaced from their roles in the production process. In essence, while productivity might increase under capitalist systems, it comes at a cost for individuals or groups, who struggle to find jobs to earn money. Jobs exist for the purpose of generating more money from money, but not for providing employment.
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