Yes, they make sense and that is what I meant.
At least, the idea that existence predicated upon productivity is the only kind of existence possible is erroneous.
The either/or between "live to work" and "work to live" implies that life and work necessarily go together, but perhaps this need not be the case.
This reminds me of a quote by Theodor Adorno: "Free time is shackled to its opposite".
Hah. I'm glad. I've had coffee today so words should work good.
I very much agree with that line of thought, and like that quote a lot. So much that I'm going to steal it.
I think the way we see work today is pretty unhealthy. So much of life is work, but it's not seen as having value in our society.
Getting up, putting on clothes, washing self, driving. All of these require effort and take up energy. But they aren't equated with work because we believe they are just a part of life.
There's an idea called
Spoon Theory in the disabled/chronically ill community. And I think it can be applied to even people without any physical/emotional issues.
Maybe help people realize that the things done outside of work also have a cost. And should be regarded as such. Not just "stuff you have to do". Sure it's good to take care of oneself, but so much of what's considered normal life things are related to productivity. Life and work have become so intertwined in capitalistic societies and most don't even realize it.
I was unemployed/employed in small companies for a large part of my adult life. And so when I starting working for bigger organizations or corporations, what really astounded me was that lunch isn't considered part of the work day. Which really shouldn't have surprised me, because driving to and from work isn't paid for, nor is the fuel you buy. Some places even have mandated toilet times which aren't paid for. What's next? Will walking to your desk be taken out of your pay?
This stuff has become so deeply ingrained in society, it's seen as normal. When it really isn't. No matter what the propaganda, or broader consensus says, it is a messed up way of living.
Sorry for going on a bit. TL
R Eat the rich.