A grim example of such a Pyrrhic victory http://mobile.nytimes.com/2015/05/31/business/international/in-europe-fake-jobs-can-have-real-benefits.html?referrer=&_r=0 …
Most would choose challenging work with dignity over leisure. But artificially creating such work is usually a Pyrrhic victory for society.
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@vgr You may enjoy this podcast recording about a fake company taken over by real adults looking to do fake work. https://gimletmedia.com/episode/29-the-takeover/ …
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@yvanscher@ethanresnick of course not. Netflix would be way too intellectually demanding for a leisure class. They wouldn't get the stories -
@vgr@yvanscher@ethanresnick non-trivial portion of ppl wld sit around watching reality TV, not 'meaningful work' or 'reach enlightenment'
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@vgr I have doubts, think it’s projection. People got told “you are not your job!” but at some point started (detrimentally) believing it.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@vgr I love how ppl think in the future, hard labor is gone, we will all magically be rich, non-competitive, & personality disorders vanish -
@AndreaKuszewski and I will be the one selling the dream for the low cost of your soul (plus 2.99 for shipping and handling)@vgr
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