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by sublinear 5 days ago
> 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.

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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.

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.

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