[sublinear]

I'm not arguing semantics. I'm doing all the heavy lifting unpacking what you're trying to actually say.

Work is intrinsic to life because it's how you contribute back to the society that enables your continuation of life.

If I assume good faith then your disagreement simply doesn't make sense, but I'm starting to think you're arguing in bad faith. I'm tempted to call you entitled and antisocial, but that would surely end this discussion if I'm incorrect.

[piloto_ciego]

It isn't though. Work isn't intrinsic to life. It is currently a requirement in our system because we made it one, but that doesn't mean that there's some law of the universe that says we must work (especially for others' benefit at significantly discounted rates) like dogs from the day we're capable of doing it to the day we die. There's plenty.

When I was flying for a living, I would have gladly continued to do it gratis if all my needs were met, but you can bet your ass I wouldn't be doing it on nights and weekends (except for when I was doing medevac work). Now as an entrepreneur and software person, I work for myself - this is optimal. But I certainly don't think I should have to to justify my right to continue sucking oxygen.

You shouldn't owe society something for simply existing. Full stop. Neither you nor I chose to instantiate into this environment, so us having some sort of moral duty to feed our heart and soul into the economic system is nonsense and we should eliminate that requirement for everyone.

If Bob Smith wants to spend all of his time wanking off, so be it, it's his life to spend. He shouldn't be compelled to work so he can have the continued right to exist. We can do better. We have the ability to.

[sublinear]

> Work isn't intrinsic to life. It is currently a requirement in our system because we made it one, but that doesn't mean that there's some law of the universe that says we must work

So I guess I'm correct.

You can go live in the woods and find out how much work it is.

[piloto_ciego]

I'm literally building a cabin in the woods lol, I'd suspect I'm far more aware of it than you are. I think we may have different definitions of work here? Or something? Or you're arguing in bad faith? Whatever.

Look man, you don't owe anyone anything for existing. Nor does anyone owe you anything. This idea that we have to grind down the best years of our lives into an apparatus that doesn't give a shit about us so that we can justify our right to keep breathing? That sucks. I want to end that. I think people should be able to do the things they want to do. I think we should make that a priority.

I mostly get to do the things I want to do and largely work for myself on projects I pick. I think everyone should have that opportunity. My wife does too - she's doing exactly what she wants in life. I think that's a good thing, and I think everyone should have the opportunity to live like that.

And if they don't want to do anything at all? I'm fine with that too.

[sublinear]

I'm just going to quote my original comment from the top of this thread:

> I don't think it's possible to infer your definition of "work" from what you wrote. If you are doing something, that's work. You are against doing things you don't like. That's a different topic.

[piloto_ciego]

I think your definition of work is overly broad, and I go back to my “you’re just arguing semantics” point.