I don't entirely disagree with the comic at the end; but given the current systems in place I doubt the robots will be used to support the masses and rather enrich the few.
Though still active, my Gmail now forwards everything to Proton Mail. It's not as nice, though very serviceable for the not-particularly-high volume of e-mail I receive.
A greater crowd in attendance, even if they're there just for the food, lends an air of legitimacy.
It's all about appearances.