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> The problem here is that this whole angle on human life seems to have forgotten that efficiency, productivity, etc are all there to help us find more time to
by rr808 4y ago
> The problem here is that this whole angle on human life seems to have forgotten that efficiency, productivity, etc are all there to help us find more time to live in a world where those things don't matter. To have leisure.
This is patently untrue. People in rich countries work the same or more than people in poor countries. Most people working full time could live perfectly well on a tenth their wage. Its a human condition that people want more.
- golergka 4y agoPeople in rich countries work at much more fulfilling and enjoyable jobs. Most of my white collar friends, both in it and outside are passionate about what they do.
- hanoz 4y ago> Most people working full time could live perfectly well on a tenth their wage. Now that is patently untrue. For most people 10% wouldn't come close to paying the rent alone.