People on a forum run by VC types or wannabes complaining about the capitalistic system. They have the money, get to it. Figure out how to make plumbing robots or ai systems that turn software geeks into wrench jockeys.
I'm reasonably convinced we'll have advanced AGI or fusion power or something before the day comes that a robot can autonomously swap out a home water heater.
Why does $Company charge so much? Cuz they can.