I often wonder what we would do all day in a world where noone has to work or get an education.
I think anime is a good proxy what people would like to do if they had the means. Go on an adventure or join some association that takes some activity way too seriously, like competitive cooking or some sport.
I think people would still “work”, but do the work they enjoy the most. Like gardening or something.
And overall spend way more time socializing, with much closer bonds than you would have with collegues at work.
It’s kind of weird how cold and distant relationships are at work, considering they are the people you spend most time with.
Our society wouldn’t be anywhere close as atomized.
This makes me want a croissant at an outdoor cafe.
Dude, the only redeeming thing about being disabled and out of the work force is being able, at any time of day, to grab a drink of whatever I want, and go chill in my back yard.
Coffee, tea, hot chocolate in cooler weather. Ice water, lemonade, or iced tea in warmer weather. There may or may not be a half shot of bourbon involved on very rare occasions (I’m really not much of an alcohol drinker).
Like, we have chickens now, and I’ll sometimes go out of a morning with my beverage of choice, my camp chair, and just fuck with the rooster while he crows.
I strongly encourage anyone still working to find time to do what this post describes. Just do it.
Life shortening more like
Nah, the good ones use lard or butter, not shortening.
10 happy years, or 80 sad years?
This situation is more like 80 happy years or 80 1/2 sad years.
You could have one pastry like that a day and it wouldn’t make a difference as long as the rest of your diet is fine and you’re getting some exercise. Even just being outside is great for health.
The lower amount of stress could probably actually also extend the amount of time on this planet.