Unless we were overpopulated, it would still work out. That is, if everyone could go out and find a plot of land to live off.
Better yet, all the people without access to automation could in form an entire economy among themselves. They would live like we do now, or like we have done at some point in history. Even without any support from the more developed society, they could develop like we do now.
What do you mean? The premise was that there would be plenty of land to go around for everyone. Unfortunately, we have put ourselves in a position where land has become a scarce resource.
Better yet, all the people without access to automation could in form an entire economy among themselves. They would live like we do now, or like we have done at some point in history. Even without any support from the more developed society, they could develop like we do now.