In the West we are approaching some asymptotes- fertility rate is below replacement level in the United States, adolescents are displaying increasing rates of disease connected with sedentary behavior, young adults appear to have greater rates of mental illness and depression, and older adults are living longer with more illness.
Under current models who will do the hard things and care for these younger generations when they themselves begin to age?

It may be that automation, Robotics, and AI will create another significant paradigm shift like agriculture but what does mankind look like on the other side of that? What will our purpose be other than passive consumption?

The Amish and Mennonites perhaps have already figured it out embracing physical labor, rigorous traditions, and large families and communities.

On a personal level I feel happier and a higher level of relaxed focus when I spend several hours working in my gardens.