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>that's 20 hours you aren't spending building stuff or honing your skills

My problem is it always seems like I'm building skills to help some capitalist be more rich or make more money. If I want to build something to contribute to a community sans profit, there's the burdens of popularity if I'm successful.

I think people are afraid to admit that amusement is what brings them fulfillment. Having to work on something or build more skills sounds similar to a protestant work ethic to me, which was much more important when the essentials of living were not as assured as it is today (or you need to fit into certain social circles today).

I suppose it helps your personal character and having more things to talk about, but I don't know if worrying whether or not a majority of people I'd meet find me interesting because of my skill(s) is also a good selling point.