I agree it will not be an overnight process. Even without interference from the entities you mentioned, human tendency is to not embrace change. We tend to be slow to adapt.

As for the value of manufacturing, that is an interesting discussion. We are going to have to see how things unfold. I expect a great deal of deflationary pressure over the next decade as technology advances. What will that mean on prices?

Automation is a major factor here which I feel aligns itself for blockchain.