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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

The example you mention is actually in the essay itself. But yes, it would be nice if the technology companies could work on a way to automate the stuff we don't enjoy doing instead of the stuff that brings meaning into our lives.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

automate the stuff we don't enjoy doing

washing machines

Dryers

Stoves you don't have to chop wood for.

Water that comes at the turn of a tap

Cars

electric shavers

etc

etc

etc

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

The example you mention is actually in the essay itself.

Oh yeah, I guess it was, huh 😅