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rob05c · 3159 days ago · link · · parent · post: In Praise of Idleness, by Bertrand Russell "The road to happiness and prosperity lies in an organized diminution of work"
I am sure 4 hours will be too much, considering automation growth. I think capitalism's emphasis on diligence, to the detriment of so many other virtues, is unhealthy. Diligence is a virtue, and humans need to work for their own mental and spiritual health. But that work should be something they find fulfillment in, as Russell says. And you can only teach it, you can't force that kind of growth, any more than you can force any other virtue. I also think it's inevitable: increasing automation will make labour-based economy not only unnecessary, but unsustainable.
SadPandaIsSad · 3159 days ago · link ·
I didn't really factor in increased automation. Point made good sir. I couldn't have said It better myself