Even if more functions were automated, two pilots means that neither will cave under pressure because you’ve got a buddy by your side who is doing all they can to get the plane safely back to land.

Huh, I’m surprised this didn’t happen in the United States first.

Four railroads have asked federal appeals courts to throw out a new rule that would require two-person train crews in most circumstances, saying the mandate is arbitrary, capricious and an illegal abuse of discretion.

https://apnews.com/article/two-man-train-crew-railroad-rule-lawsuit-119dd28129843d3c4b12a1d76f015c9a

Good. This was such an obviously stupid and dangerous idea.

I would agree to “only one pilot” in such cases where this is the only human being on the plane.