This is really a correct description of the current concept of permanent employment. Technologies are initially called "smart" and able to save our time by simplifying tasks. But in fact, we see a constant lack of free time. What should have given us more freedom - this freedom and takes. I think that for many people the effect of "leakage of time" is when you are immersed in your smartphone or computer and do not notice how time passes. But at the same time you feel an acute shortage of time. That is, there is not enough time to remain completely satisfied.
I think that SPAM plays an important role. Information debris in a beautiful shell (that is, with a beautiful name that attracts attention) is able to "kill" part of your free time. It is necessary to constantly monitor your own time.
I liked how you draw parallels between the old times and today's situation. For example, the stock market is a place in which rules are set by cunning people. Simply put - when someone wins - then someone loses. This is the usual rule of energy flow can be attributed to money.
It was always easier for people to follow the simple path. That is, looking at the history and constant wars, robberies and so on.
History has the property of repeating itself. Usually they say - to know what will happen next - you need to look into the past.