A commitment to work as a way of defining one’s value is a very American outlook that has helped us to obtain great wealth and influence for well over 200 years. There are some people who will adapt, flourish and experience joy in almost any situation, they may even inspire others, however barren, spartan or degrading their environment many appear to others. For most people, each new generation has to be taught or exposed to the benefits of doing a good job.
The importance of work or personal activity is not limited to paid employment. Many retired people continue to work each week, and almost for free. It’s not only about the paycheck. The incentive to keep active is often about wanting to feel needed and valued. The incentive is often about wanting a good reason to be with other people when we wish to. It fills up the day. It can helps us to remain good listeners, or to remain more articulate.
Many Sociologists are now toying with the concept of Basic Income for all. A guaranteed check each month whether you need it or not. Basic Income is going to be promoted heavily for the foreseeable future. The idea of money coming in without any individual effort is very tempting for many people. The danger is that with so many safety nets, and so little probable of material failure, most people will stop taking risks. Many innovative people I’ve met almost require a certain amount of tension to be present before they can really concentrate and pull their finest efforts out.
The next 30 years is likely to bring a dramatic change of what are seen as normal or usual expectations for anyone alive at that time. Robotics, Globalism, Capitolism and Theology will all play roles in how the world works.
This has always been the case, yes, but with the internet upon us now, everything has a way of happening very quickly.
So many safety nets? ... Check out the Cloward-Piven strategy. These ‘safety nets’ are ‘pooping’ up because the original plan A was too obvious and society rejected it in the main. But the America haters never sleep. They are fully committed to end The Republic, any way they can git er dun. The just ending election cycle proves the bastards are succeeding!