It’s a rather rhetorical question to reflect on the differences of our work-life today and the life in medieval times. I think the point you are heading at is quite obvious and we totally agree with you. We were quite optimistic that the most viewers wouldn’t take this question too serious.
The machine had less parts, and their main job was to be poor and obedient.
'Would you want to be a medieval serf?' Who is that question directed to? Children who watched too many Robin Hood movies. That's stupid.
It’s a rather rhetorical question to reflect on the differences of our work-life today and the life in medieval times. I think the point you are heading at is quite obvious and we totally agree with you. We were quite optimistic that the most viewers wouldn’t take this question too serious.