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[-] furrowsofar@beehaw.org 4 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

Nicely put. I just cannot tell if that is how you feel or your just channeling.

For me, I am divided. On one hand people do nothing unless motivated and needing basic necessities is a powerful motivator. On the other, I am curious as to the most cost effective approach. Plus I would much rather spend money on people getting along then police and armies.

Edit: Just thinking, maybe call me a libertarian socialist. Maybe that is why I am always confused.

[-] ondoyant@beehaw.org 9 points 8 months ago

people do nothing unless motivated

this is an assumption worth challenging. the evidence suggests, in fact, that people are almost always doing things!

[-] furrowsofar@beehaw.org 1 points 8 months ago

It is an interesting question. That is, the question if what motivates people to be productive. I think it varies widely.

[-] gamermanh@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 8 months ago

the question if what motivates people to be productive. I think it varies widely.

That is accurate, but does not mean that basic survival should be that motivation.

I'm making fun of it. I am also a libertarian socialist or something.

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