I don't think work in and of itself is the problem. The problem with modern day work is that it's become so homogenous regardless of desired outcome. For examp

I don't think work in and of itself is the problem. The problem with modern day work is that it's become so homogenous regardless of desired outcome. For example: - If I want meat, I perform task X - If I want heat, I perform task X - If I want cothes, I perform task X In previous generations (more recent than you might assume) many of these desired outcomes had totally different tasks. Its also a false dichotomy that things are work _OR_ play. Many things are a blend of Work/Play/Hobby or more simply just "living". It would have been an evolutionary advantage to be interested in and inclined to perform various types of tasks for early humans. Modern work suppresses this human need. This is why we have hobbies and people are depressed. More "free" time to watch Netflix may not be the pinnacle happiness and fulfillment. This is not to suggest that life was "easy" in the past.