Let AI Do the Hard Work, Humans Do What They Love
IagoInTheLight · reddit · 2026-07-15
The author argues that many people want to work not because they love the work itself, but because they need the income. In reality, most people don't love their jobs; they merely tolerate or endure them.
Based on this, he envisions a more rational society where AI and robots take over the majority of unpleasant labor, allowing humans to dedicate their time and energy to things they genuinely enjoy. He notes that the conclusion of the article he references is "weird, but makes sense," ultimately discussing how automation could restructure our way of life.
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