Well how would humans treat other humans if they believe they aren’t need. Look to Israel and the persecution of the Palestinian people. That’s your answer . Those not needed are dehumanised - where the violent believe they should be they wipe them out and take their resources, where there is a need for them, they coral them and keep them weak… culling the population if it grows above a certain recourse threshold. In an age where empathy is lacking where the masses are becoming more and more desensitised.. this behaviour will become more and more apparent. In this society we judge a person by what he does.. think about it when you meet a person it’s one of the first questions you’ll like consider asking. So in a world where now robots are doing more of the banal tasks and more people are out of work - I’m
Sure some violent rich billionaire cartel who believe the planet is over populated will see those not being productive and surplus and will alter policy in a way in which those deemed less fit will have trouble surviving in the west. I’ve typed this in 2 minutes but you can get the main points.