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I mean that we, as a society, had chosen more goods and higher standard of living instead of free time.

It's not an exclusive choice either. At least in Europe, the amount of free time grows with each generation. 37.5 hours per week, 5 weeks vacation and many bank holidays is a significant change from how much people worked in the fifties.

Yes, we can do better. But both our wealth and our free time are visibly improving.