You can say the real means of production aren’t anything material, but the skills, and knowledge of how to make things. And, like, the US just gave it all up willingly because it “makes economic sense” and makes the rich more money. Now they (the US) don’t even know how to make new stuff anymore.
Edit: clarify who i meant by “they”, thought it was unambiguous.
I’d love to be part of a trained workforce, but I cant get experience in a job because the recruiter needs 5+ years experience on the job.