> there is no freedom from work. But there's the option to pursue the work one likes :) True, "Freedom to pursue ones interests" is more accurate. Many on HN a

> there is no freedom from work. But there's the option to pursue the work one likes :) True, "Freedom to pursue ones interests" is more accurate. Many on HN are blessed with some degree of interesting work, but 99% of the world is not and for them "Freedom to not work" is almost synonymous. It's true people go in one of two directions though. I think this is easily revealed with a long enough holiday without plans, initially everyone does lazy mindless things (recovery), then people get bored and either go in search of ever more entertainment, or seek out ever more creative, explorative or intellectually stimulating activities. i.e making your own "work".