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Re:Bertrand Russell's argument for idleness is more relevant... by mrec on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @10:53PM (#24139510)
That's an interesting observation, although it does depend on the benefits landscape where you live.
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Re:Bertrand Russell's argument for idleness is more relevant... by flamble on Wednesday August 12, 2020 @11:04PM (#24139570)
I love the idea of benefits conceived of as a landscape. You have the slough of despond, the scorched desert, the arctic wasteland, the jagged windswept hellscape, etc.
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Re:Bertrand Russell's argument for idleness is more relevant... by 6510 on Thursday August 13, 2020 @12:13PM (#24144922)
The old pit
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