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> I'm sure the author means well, but this rubs me the wrong way Me too. I don't want to live running on the treadmill my whole life. Default human state is i
by paskozdilar 4y ago
> I'm sure the author means well, but this rubs me the wrong way
Me too.
I don't want to live running on the treadmill my whole life. Default human state is idle - all work comes from necessity, whether from hunger, cold, or some other, more sophisticated need.
The idea that "we can all do better, therefore we must" might seem noble from at first - striving for the perfection and whatnot - it's still an idea that mostly benefits those who benefit from our work and don't benefit from our idleness, whoever those people may be. And it is often used as an excuse to bully those who fail to meet such expectations.
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- gorjusborg 4y agoI get what you are saying, and I agree. I am a believer in wu wei, and a long time vim user. I agree the tough love to tone is a bit much, and harms the author's message. The real message is that learning vim is like learning stenography after learning how to type. Many people don't want or need to do it, but people that know both can do things that others can't. My guess is that the author may be presenting that tough love attitude because they had to tell themselves that to get over the comfortable rut for themselves. I love vim, but what do I care what you use?
- paskozdilar 4y agoThat makes sense. I just prefer learning about things when bored, instead of begin forced to. I find idleness very comfortable for exploring new stuff on my own pace.