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Philosophersstoney

['Member']Joined: August 15, 2017 at 20:21Last active: December 24, 2017 at 09:47None discussions10 comments

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"I think that most people find most kinds of effort meaningful and enriching". Big assumption.
December 17, 2017 at 00:25
Okay fine the system in which work is distributed is inherently problematic because there will always be low paying, mind numbing jobs that no one act...
December 16, 2017 at 17:43
Yes it does. Without those crappy jobs to keep the whole thing running there wouldn't be any opportunity for better more satisfying jobs that actually...
December 16, 2017 at 17:23
It's also inherently problematic. There are many soul sucking jobs that must be done to keep society afloat and that means that a large number of peop...
December 16, 2017 at 16:57
I said it seems that most people are hardwired to feel life is good. You said "the rest of humanity does not think that having to work to survive is i...
December 16, 2017 at 16:41
You speak for the rest of humanity?
December 16, 2017 at 16:18
I think it's a little disturbing, especially when you consider that by modern standards quality of life for the vast majority of human history was awf...
December 15, 2017 at 18:32
I think you are 100% correct, but few others will agree with you. It seems as if most people are hardwired to feel life is good or "worth it" regardle...
December 09, 2017 at 17:57
You.
August 15, 2017 at 20:36
I joined just to say you're a massive tool, bud. ^^^
August 15, 2017 at 20:28