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Throughout history, big advances have come from humans having more "idle time", so we should be aiming for the population to be less busy as they can then hopef
by ndsipa_pomu 9mo ago
Throughout history, big advances have come from humans having more "idle time", so we should be aiming for the population to be less busy as they can then hopefully focus on pursuing the arts or sciences.
- NegativeK 9mo agoBig advances have also come from some of the most violent, destructive wars the planet has seen. I agree with you on principle, but I don't think it's straightforward as your point states.
- ndsipa_pomu 9mo agoWell, wars are going to happen anyway. If we abolish all idle time, it's pretty much the same as getting rid of artists, poets, philosophers, writers etc.
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- gedy 9mo ago> big advances have come from humans having more "idle time" A few people