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If you didn't have to work, how would you spend your time? (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Imagine all your basic needs are covered: housing, food, healthcare, and so on. You don't need to work for a living anymore. What would you do with your time?

I know this might sound like a bit of a dreamy question, but it's been on my mind lately, especially as I see so many people working tirelessly day and night. Perhaps it's time for us to slow down and reflect on what truly matters. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this!

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Mostly more of what I do in my free time now. Mess around trying to make music, watch TV and movies, play video games, read, watch live music, go on hikes and spend time with my family.

I don't understand the people who say they'd be bored if they didn't work. I have more than enough media alone to keep me busy, never mind the amount of things I could pick up or at least try in the extra time. Maybe I'd learn to code and contribute to some open source projects.

The difference would be it would all be on my own terms and truly at my own leisure.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I don't understand the people who say they'd be bored if they didn't work.

I think it's that they would miss the sense of achievement that comes from a group collaboration on a shared goal. Doesn't mean it needs to be what they do today, but I suspect you'd find these people in community projects if you didn't have to earn.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Yea exactly. This is more evidence that we don't need the threat of starvation and homelessness in order to be productive.