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el-berg

Re:We Won't "Just Hang Out" on Thursday October 29, 2026 @02:06PM (#50293369)
What? We’re talking about a post-scarcity future and you think someone will be depressed because they don’t get to edit spreadsheets anymore? Poor guy only has infinite opportunity to pursue their limits (or not!) in the area of their choosing…

Do I play hockey with the end-all-be-all of becoming the next Gretzky? Or do I play because I enjoy it and want to push the limits of my mind and meat-suit?

I wish it was only 10-20%. I'm a non-trad student at a small state school and IMO they try to inflate grades via homework. This semester I aced my exams, but only had time/energy to complete ~60% of my homework. Since it was 30% (on average) of my final grade I ended up with a 3.0 for the semester.
IMO the cost and value of college have long since diverged. Colleges and creditors are colluding and, unfortunately, many borrowers feel they have no choice but to participate in this sick game.