The human desire to avoid mundane chores and simplify all tasks is as strong and persisting as humanity itself.
Through the ages, this desire manifested itself in many forms. Some, such as slavery or serfdom, were definitely cruel and only served the very few. Later on, the aristocracy went to great lengths to make their lives the best they could be, relying on an entourage of servants to tend to their every need. As the Industrial Revolution introduced the miracle of large-scale manufacturing and eventual automation, we finally discovered a way forward that would not rely on human workers.