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lstodd | 1 day ago

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The notion that one's economic output is equal to one's worth as a person seems pretty wrong-headed, when considering what the purpose of life is.

pixl97|1 day ago

>when considering what the purpose of life is.

And what is that exactly?

At best we seem to be rather large containers to ensure that genes get replicated.

lstodd|1 day ago

no contest on the first part, but can you enlighten on what is the purpose of life?

coldtea|1 day ago

Only if your life is so insignificant and your interests and social circle so narrow that your paid gig determines the whole of it and is your sole purpose.

lstodd|1 day ago

But if it ain't so, there is effectively no retirement?

WJW|1 day ago

Not having a job anymore is very different from not "doing things" at all.

lm28469|1 day ago

So you're telling me that if you won $1b tomorrow you wouldn't know what to do besides continuing your 9 to 5 until you die?