The answer is because the automation still costs money, and that, even if creating clothing was completely automated, the materials would still cost money, and as such, they&#x27;d still charge for the clothes. And unless you&#x27;ve got a job (or basic income, but I don&#x27;t believe that&#x27;s ever going to happen), you&#x27;re not going to be able to pay for the clothes, no matter how cheap they are. Same with food. Even more so for housing.