"Osborn won't tell you that Osborn is your home; in fact, Osborn is mine."
Harry's bluntness made the students below laugh.
However, these students had a very special status—they weren't college students, but mostly adults whose families had undergone changes during this economic crisis. Their past occupations might have been construction workers, assembly line workers, carpenters, or other similar professions.
Osborn's automation technology was already quite mature, and these traditional types of work were bound to be phased out. But considering their massive numbers, if these people weren't handled properly, it would cause great social unrest.
"I like to tell the truth. However, the compensation you receive at Osborn is enough for you to build a happy family, and that is also the truth."
"And if we're being technical, the United States and Earth are your homes. Osborn provides you with tools and opportunities, but building and transforming your own home is something you should complete with your own hands."
"That's why Osborn opened these kinds of schools. After simple training, you will use a new generation of Engineering Robots to replace you in heavy labor."
The opening of these new-era technical schools was approved and promoted by the President, Norman Osborn, and the efficiency of setting them up was very high.
In reality, these robots could complete engineering construction without human operation, but limited by the current situation, Harry could only promote a stripped-down version of the Engineering Robots first.
In a sense, cutting-edge technology was now supporting this group of people in an awkward situation; this was the solution proposed by Norman.
Harry felt there was nothing wrong with this—as the grassroots of society, this group had supported the upper class. Now, it was clearly unrealistic to abandon them just like that. Using advanced technology from the upper class to sustain them through this transition period was a safer approach.
In fact, at the beginning, Osborn's almost fully automated construction in New York made many people uneasy. Until the Osborn Stronghold was completed, there were even unemployed people protesting in the streets.
So Norman took action. Through negotiation and compromise, it eventually evolved into what it is now.
Some people are still in a wait-and-see state, but the first batch of engineers to take the plunge will soon enjoy the benefits. At that time, people will naturally flock in.
"In the next few years, the government intends to build an infrastructure network across the U.S. with a coverage rate of over 98%, including projects like transportation roads and information transmission."
"But this country's population is only about 300 million. How will this task be completed? Naturally, it will be handed over to you engineers."
"You are the Hephaestus of the new era—pioneer craftsmen, everyone."
Hearing this, someone below joked in Greek-accented English, "Then my wife would be dead happy!"
In mythology, the King of Gods Zeus and Hera personally arranged the marriage between Hephaestus and the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite. However, clearly not many people present knew these mythological allusions, so he could only sit back down dejectedly.
"I don't think so; my wife will definitely complain to death," someone said.
What this person said made some sense—many parts of the large-scale infrastructure projects were in remote areas. Such projects often took dozens of months, which was clearly not a good thing for families.
But technology changes lives. Harry continued, "I understand your concerns—I was doing municipal work, and now I have to go to remote areas for infrastructure. Isn't this a downgrade in life?"
"First of all—I won't lie to you, that's the truth.
But with the help of these Engineering Robots, you no longer have to perform manual labor for long periods. In theory, the construction period will also decrease exponentially.
And you can each have your own room in the construction area—about 110 square meters. You can bring your families along."
Everyone looked at each other. Harry smiled and continued playing the ideal construction scenario.
Because of the construction robots, a construction site didn't need to be crowded with a large number of laborers; a team of only 30 people could be responsible for the operation of a small project.
Because the required labor was reduced, the space planned for the residential area also became more spacious. Using modular and automated construction methods, the living area could easily build a small community supporting 30 families.
As for the land issue, this is a national project supervised by the President. They can get a lot of space to build residences—as an infrastructure project subsidy.
Another guy in ragged clothes raised his hand—due to unemployment, he was about to lose his home. This measure was definitely a good thing for his family.
But there was another question: "But my daughter is still in high school."
"Well, Mr. President has also considered this for you. There will be a teacher with a high school teacher's certificate in your team to be responsible for the children's education."
"And many courses will be open to you on Osborn's network; you can choose freely."
"If you're interested, you can even find Dr. Otto's electromagnetism course—sometimes he uses this platform for live broadcasts, though not everyone can understand it."
The gap between the upper and lower limits of high school education in the U.S. is quite large, but Harry had already given them enough options.
The Osborn Online Academy has been gradually promoted. Besides heavyweight Professors like Dr. Otto and Dr. Connors, they also invite other famous Professors to teach from time to time.
Of course, one still needs to apply for university on their own, but because of the relationship between Osborn, Stark, and many well-known universities, the authority of the online academy is also endorsed.
In short, the environment where these construction teams are located is equivalent to a relatively remote community; other than that, there's no difference.
With the expansion of infrastructure projects, transportation will become more developed, and the network will get better. Even in the next stage, when Neural Interface Technology matures, they can even complete immersive learning while lying in a chair.
The resources concentrated in "Megacities" will be dispersed, and the functions they bear will decrease. Instead, many small villages will develop. When the population is relatively evenly dispersed to every corner of the country, they will discover how vast their living space actually is.
By the time the next generation grows up and there are enough engineers, Norman is already planning to let these older people retire early—the practice of relying on humans for basic labor needs to be "eliminated" to improve development efficiency.
Looking at Harry's introduction, these workers always felt it was a bit surreal—it seemed a bit too good.
"With such good conditions, aren't you making any money?" someone asked.
Harry smiled: "Of course we do."
But money isn't just "money"; it should represent many things: material resources, financial power, manpower, and so on.
And Harry had never thought about just making simple "money." What Osborn wanted to monopolize was their future—a future with infinite possibilities.
No one would take pride in monopolizing monkeys or unintelligent slaves; if someone did, it only meant they weren't thinking clearly.
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