[hackable_sand]

Evolution doesn't rationalize optimal choice. Humans can design their own environments which is fairly dangerous because humans have the choice to gamify, but life isn't a competition.

Choosing both, either, or neither of the two options are all valid. And I think that's nice.

Memetics are also a consideration.

[jiveturkey42]

Sexual selection and reproduction has always been a competition, both in nature and in humans. Choosing not to play is an option, but your genes won't continue

[hackable_sand]

That would imply winners and losers, but nobody wins or loses either way. Reality goes on regardless of who or what reproduces.

Even if one's genetics aren't passed on, their memetics do which nullifies the proposition of competition to begin with. You play, you don't play, you win!

[red-iron-pine]

> their memetics do

shitposting on reddit is not a net contribution to society.

most people work bullshit jobs where the ownership class skims value off the top.

tell me, what memes did a peasant in 600AD Hispania, or 1100 Samerkand, leave for us?

[hackable_sand]

The Spanish language for one.

Value propositions on memetics is a different discussion anyways so I don't understand how it fits here.