"As the backhoes break down and technology slowly regresses because no one is smart enough to maintain it there would be more opportunities for lower skilled individuals to provide value to their fellow idiots. "

This last phrase, "fellow idiots" had the unique effect of cracking me up!
This was a very well-written article. I do however, have some devil's advocate type questions for you.
Have you ever worked with poverty-stricken people before? (not in a digital atmosphere......)