Re:Request For Research: Basic Income
by Riseed on Wednesday January 27, 2016 @05:15PM
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Defining "productive" and "unproductive" activities is difficult.
Sitting around playing video games is a classic example, but it's a way to become a better video game developer or a world-class player, both of which are fulfilling and well-paying endeavors. Even sitting and doing nothing (i.e. meditating) can be one of the most productive things an individual can do. [0]
What constitutes a "productive activity" is quite subjective. And even seemingly unproductive things can be productive: if they help de-stress and refocus, they're still contributing to productivity.
Sitting around playing video games is a classic example, but it's a way to become a better video game developer or a world-class player, both of which are fulfilling and well-paying endeavors. Even sitting and doing nothing (i.e. meditating) can be one of the most productive things an individual can do. [0]
What constitutes a "productive activity" is quite subjective. And even seemingly unproductive things can be productive: if they help de-stress and refocus, they're still contributing to productivity.
[0] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=10186082