The function that employment plays in society is that you can recruit people to work on your project without needing to fully convince them of its utility, by c

The function that employment plays in society is that you can recruit people to work on your project without needing to fully convince them of its utility, by completely derisking their time investment. Metaverse? Solar-powered toothpaste dispenser? Broccoli and cheddar flavored ice cream? Rockets that fly to Mars? "Sure. Whatever you want, boss."