First, in the case of the Puritans, does two-boxing (living a life of laziness) actually provide more utility?
I think it’s clear that, from a removed perspective, hard work often leads to the satisfaction of a life well lived. But this is the whole point of philosophical ideas like this (or even simpler memes like ‘work is good for the soul’)-- it helps us overcome suboptimal equilibria, like laziness.
Excellent post.
I think it’s clear that, from a removed perspective, hard work often leads to the satisfaction of a life well lived. But this is the whole point of philosophical ideas like this (or even simpler memes like ‘work is good for the soul’)-- it helps us overcome suboptimal equilibria, like laziness.