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> Besides, say, actively participating in the production of basic food and shelter, what is valuable work? Not a perfect signal, but if someone will pay you to
by wwweston 7y ago
> Besides, say, actively participating in the production of basic food and shelter, what is valuable work?
Not a perfect signal, but if someone will pay you to do it, your work is probably valuable to them.
This gets distorted by wealth inequality and probably half a dozen other factors, which is why it's not perfect.
Not everything that's valuable fits neatly into a market context, of course. Exercise and hiking are valuable to me, but no one will pay me to do them. Games might similarly be an opportunity to develop in some way (many games are engaging because they involve some kind of skill) and provide recreation and maybe weave some social fabric. But they're often limited and have diminishing returns compared to some other opportunities...
- galaxyLogic 7y ago> they're often limited and have diminishing returns Right. I think therefore the thing is, to be conscious about the purpose of those games, ask questions about what kind of value they bring to their players and the society at large. Are they opium for the masses?
- vageli 7y ago> > they're often limited and have diminishing returns > Right. I think therefore the thing is, to be conscious about the purpose of those games, ask questions about what kind of value they bring to their players and the society at large. > Are they opium for the masses? Is it wrong to want to devote time to being idle/non-productive? Must we spend every waking moment perfecting our every aspect? Are we afforded no moments of respite beyond sleep?