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Fractalguy at 16:36, 13 June 2025

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			In a perfect world we would feel like we have enough [[time]] off that we always look forward to Monday Morning. In a perfect world Money Morning would more often happen on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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Fractalguy: /* A Conspiracy of Collaboration Platforms */

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A Conspiracy of Collaboration Platforms

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Fractalguy: /* Idle Hands are the Devil's Workshop */

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	== Idle Hands are the Devil's Workshop ==		== Idle Hands are the Devil's Workshop ==
	There is a long tradition in philosophy and theology that assumes hard work is necessary to occupy our time, because when we have free time we tend to get drunk and cause trouble.		There is a long tradition in [[philosophy]] and [[theology]] that assumes hard [[work]] is [[necessary]] to occupy our [[time]], because [[historically]] when we have free [[time]] we tend to get drunk and cause trouble. Hence the saying ''[[wikipedia:The_Devil's_Hands_Are_Idle_Playthings\|Idle Hands are the Devil's Workshop]].''

	[https://www.newstatesman.com/ideas/2025/04/the-west-is-bored-to-death The West is Bored to Death] examines the demonization of leisure [[time]] and ways we can create a [[culture]] that encourages us to find [[meaningful]] and fulfilling ways to fill our days without forcing us to do unnecessary and soul-crushing [[work]].		[https://www.newstatesman.com/ideas/2025/04/the-west-is-bored-to-death The West is Bored to Death] examines the demonization of leisure [[time]] and ways we can create a [[culture]] that encourages us to find [[meaningful]] and fulfilling ways to fill our days without forcing us to do unnecessary and soul-crushing [[work]].

Fractalguy at 21:45, 2 June 2025

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	[[File:Slack-jr-bob-dobs-church-of-the-subgenius.png\|thumb\|[[wikipedia:J._R._"Bob"_Dobbs\|J. R. "Bob" Dobbs]]]]		[[File:Slack-jr-bob-dobs-church-of-the-subgenius.png\|thumb\|[[wikipedia:J._R._"Bob"_Dobbs\|J. R. "Bob" Dobbs]]]]
	The [[concept]] of Slack provides a [[necessary]] [[Balance of power\|balance]] to the [[wikipedia:Work_ethic\|hustle culture]] of [[capitalism]]. It reminds us of the need to relax, take [[time]] off, and pursue leisure. These things are a [[necessary prerequisite]] to [[happiness]].<blockquote>''"~~The SubGenius must have~~ Slack!"''</blockquote>This is one of the many mottos of the [[wikipedia:Church_of_the_SubGenius\|Church of the SubGenius]], a parody [[religion]] with some countercultural renown in the 80s and 90s that was a significant contributor to the [[High Weirdness]] movement. [https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_SubGenius][https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius]<blockquote>''"~~Repent! Quit your job!~~ Slack ~~off~~!"'' </blockquote>		The [[concept]] of Slack provides a [[necessary]] [[Balance of power\|balance]] to the [[wikipedia:Work_ethic\|hustle culture]] of [[capitalism]]. It reminds us of the need to relax, take [[time]] off, and pursue leisure. These things are a [[necessary prerequisite]] to [[happiness]].<blockquote>''"Repent! Quit your job! Slack off!"''</blockquote>This is one of the many mottos of the [[wikipedia:Church_of_the_SubGenius\|Church of the SubGenius]], a parody [[religion]] with some countercultural renown in the 80s and 90s that was a significant contributor to the [[High Weirdness]] movement. [https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_SubGenius][https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius]<blockquote>''"The SubGenius must have Slack!"'' </blockquote>
	[[File:Less-holidays-than-a-medieval-peasant.jpeg\|thumb\|Peasants had more Slack than you.]]		[[File:Less-holidays-than-a-medieval-peasant.jpeg\|thumb\|Peasants had more Slack than you.]]
	See [[Time]], [[Work]], [[Happiness]], [[Quality of life]], [[Social Safety Net]] for more on [[work]]/[[life]] [[balance]] issues.		See [[Time]], [[Work]], [[Happiness]], [[Quality of life]], [[Social Safety Net]] for more on [[work]]/[[life]] [[balance]] issues.

Fractalguy at 21:45, 2 June 2025

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	Once priorities and [[metrics]] are aligned with human [[flourishing]], [[society]] will naturally [[evolve]] into one that offers plenty of [[time]] for [[aesthetics]], [[Education\|academics]], and [[Variety\|adventures]], not just productivity.		Once priorities and [[metrics]] are aligned with human [[flourishing]], [[society]] will naturally [[evolve]] into one that offers plenty of [[time]] for [[aesthetics]], [[Education\|academics]], and [[Variety\|adventures]], not just productivity.

			== Idle Hands are the Devil's Workshop ==
			There is a long tradition in philosophy and theology that assumes hard work is necessary to occupy our time, because when we have free time we tend to get drunk and cause trouble.

			[https://www.newstatesman.com/ideas/2025/04/the-west-is-bored-to-death The West is Bored to Death] examines the demonization of leisure [[time]] and ways we can create a [[culture]] that encourages us to find [[meaningful]] and fulfilling ways to fill our days without forcing us to do unnecessary and soul-crushing [[work]].

	== A Conspiracy of Collaboration Platforms ==		== A Conspiracy of Collaboration Platforms ==

Fractalguy at 13:46, 3 March 2025

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	[[File:Slack-jr-bob-dobs-church-of-the-subgenius.png\|thumb\|[[wikipedia:J._R._"Bob"_Dobbs\|J. R. "Bob" Dobbs]]]]		[[File:Slack-jr-bob-dobs-church-of-the-subgenius.png\|thumb\|[[wikipedia:J._R._"Bob"_Dobbs\|J. R. "Bob" Dobbs]]]]
	The [[concept]] of Slack provides a [[necessary]] [[Balance of power\|balance]] to the [[wikipedia:Work_ethic\|hustle culture]] of [[capitalism]]. It reminds us of the need to relax, take [[time]] off, and pursue leisure. These things are a [[necessary prerequisite]] to [[happiness]].		The [[concept]] of Slack provides a [[necessary]] [[Balance of power\|balance]] to the [[wikipedia:Work_ethic\|hustle culture]] of [[capitalism]]. It reminds us of the need to relax, take [[time]] off, and pursue leisure. These things are a [[necessary prerequisite]] to [[happiness]].<blockquote>''"The SubGenius must have Slack!"''</blockquote>This is one of the many mottos of the [[wikipedia:Church_of_the_SubGenius\|Church of the SubGenius]], a parody [[religion]] with some countercultural renown in the 80s and 90s that was a significant contributor to the [[High Weirdness]] movement. [https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_SubGenius][https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius]<blockquote>''"Repent! Quit your job! Slack off!"'' </blockquote>

	~~It's basically the European model of [[capitalism]], where you have for-profit business, but you still take the month of August off, and any other [[time]] you need too~~.<blockquote>''"The SubGenius must have Slack!"''</blockquote>This is one of the many mottos of the [[wikipedia:Church_of_the_SubGenius\|Church of the SubGenius]], a parody [[religion]] with some countercultural renown in the 80s and 90s that was a significant contributor to the [[High Weirdness]] movement. [https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_SubGenius][https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius]<blockquote>''"Repent! Quit your job! Slack off!"'' </blockquote>
	[[File:Less-holidays-than-a-medieval-peasant.jpeg\|thumb\|Peasants had more Slack than you.]]		[[File:Less-holidays-than-a-medieval-peasant.jpeg\|thumb\|Peasants had more Slack than you.]]
	See [[Time]], [[Work]], [[Happiness]], [[Quality of life]], [[Social Safety Net]] for more on [[work]]/[[life]] [[balance]] issues.		See [[Time]], [[Work]], [[Happiness]], [[Quality of life]], [[Social Safety Net]] for more on [[work]]/[[life]] [[balance]] issues.

			== Be More European ==
			This is basically the European model of [[capitalism]], where you have for-profit business, but you still take the month of August off, and any other [[time]] you need too.

			The [[economy]] should work for the [[happiness]] of the people, not to feed the [[Addiction\|addictions]] of [[billionaires]].

			Once priorities and [[metrics]] are aligned with human [[flourishing]], [[society]] will naturally [[evolve]] into one that offers plenty of [[time]] for [[aesthetics]], [[Education\|academics]], and [[Variety\|adventures]], not just productivity.

	== A Conspiracy of Collaboration Platforms ==		== A Conspiracy of Collaboration Platforms ==

Fractalguy at 13:39, 3 March 2025

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	The [[concept]] of Slack provides a [[necessary]] [[Balance of power\|balance]] to the [[wikipedia:Work_ethic\|hustle culture]] of [[capitalism]]. It reminds us of the need to relax, take [[time]] off, and pursue leisure. These things are a [[necessary prerequisite]] to [[happiness]].		The [[concept]] of Slack provides a [[necessary]] [[Balance of power\|balance]] to the [[wikipedia:Work_ethic\|hustle culture]] of [[capitalism]]. It reminds us of the need to relax, take [[time]] off, and pursue leisure. These things are a [[necessary prerequisite]] to [[happiness]].

	It's basically the European model of [[capitalism]], where you have for-profit business, but you still take the month of August off, and any other [[time]] you need too.<blockquote>''"The SubGenius must have Slack!"''</blockquote>This is one of the many mottos of the [[wikipedia:Church_of_the_SubGenius\|Church of the SubGenius]], a parody [[religion]] with some countercultural renown in the 80s and 90s that was a significant contributor to the [[High Weirdness]] movement. [https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_SubGenius][https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius]<blockquote>''"Repent! Quit your job! Slack off!"'' </blockquote>~~If you don't believe in the~~ [~~https~~:~~//subgenius~~.~~fandom~~.~~com/wiki/The_C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y. C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y~~], ~~then riddle me this. The app used for messaging throughout the business world is called Slack. But the app used to communicate with fellow gamers~~, ~~hobbyist, enthusiasts, and other leisurely pursuits is called Discord. Discord is named after the other major parody~~ [[~~religion~~]] of [[~~High Weirdness~~]], [[~~wikipedia:Discordianism\|Discordianism~~]]~~! Why would there be not one but two messaging platforms named after~~ [[~~High Weirdness~~]] ~~parody~~ [[~~religions~~]]~~? Why would the one used for business be called ''Slack''? That's a~~ [[~~conspiracy theory~~]] ~~worthy of investigation!~~		It's basically the European model of [[capitalism]], where you have for-profit business, but you still take the month of August off, and any other [[time]] you need too.<blockquote>''"The SubGenius must have Slack!"''</blockquote>This is one of the many mottos of the [[wikipedia:Church_of_the_SubGenius\|Church of the SubGenius]], a parody [[religion]] with some countercultural renown in the 80s and 90s that was a significant contributor to the [[High Weirdness]] movement. [https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_SubGenius][https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius]<blockquote>''"Repent! Quit your job! Slack off!"'' </blockquote>
			[[File:Less-holidays-than-a-medieval-peasant.jpeg\|thumb\|Peasants had more Slack than you.]]
			See [[Time]], [[Work]], [[Happiness]], [[Quality of life]], [[Social Safety Net]] for more on [[work]]/[[life]] [[balance]] issues.

	~~See~~ [[~~Time~~]], [[~~Work~~]], [[~~Happiness~~]], [[~~Quality of life~~]], [[~~Social Safety Net~~]]		== A Conspiracy of Collaboration Platforms ==
			If you don't believe in the [https://subgenius.fandom.com/wiki/The_C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y. C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y], then riddle me this. The [[platform]] used for messaging throughout the business world is called Slack. But the app used to communicate with fellow gamers, hobbyist, enthusiasts, and other leisurely pursuits is called Discord. Discord is named after the other major parody [[religion]] of [[High Weirdness]], [[wikipedia:Discordianism\|Discordianism]]! Why would there be not one but two messaging platforms named after [[High Weirdness]] parody [[religions]]? Why would the one used for business be called ''Slack''? That's a [[conspiracy theory]] worthy of investigation!

	Check out the [https://subgenius.fandom.com/wiki/SubGenius_Wikia_Clench SubGenius Wiki] and [https://subgenius.com/ SubGenius.com] or read the [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius Book of the SubGenius].		Check out the [https://subgenius.fandom.com/wiki/SubGenius_Wikia_Clench SubGenius Wiki] and [https://subgenius.com/ SubGenius.com] or read the [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius Book of the SubGenius].

Fractalguy at 16:11, 28 December 2024

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	See [[Time]], [[Work]], [[Happiness]], [[Quality of life]], [[Social Safety Net]]		See [[Time]], [[Work]], [[Happiness]], [[Quality of life]], [[Social Safety Net]]

	Check out the [https://subgenius.fandom.com/wiki/SubGenius_Wikia_Clench SubGenius Wiki] and [https://subgenius.com/ SubGenius.com]		Check out the [https://subgenius.fandom.com/wiki/SubGenius_Wikia_Clench SubGenius Wiki] and [https://subgenius.com/ SubGenius.com] or read the [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius Book of the SubGenius].

	{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/otnEHdikO10\|\|center\|Subgenius Commercial\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://youtu.be/otnEHdikO10\|\|center\|Subgenius Commercial\|frame}}

Fractalguy at 16:11, 28 December 2024

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	[[File:Slack-jr-bob-dobs-church-of-the-subgenius.png\|thumb\|[[wikipedia:J._R._"Bob"_Dobbs\|J. R. "Bob" Dobbs]]]]		[[File:Slack-jr-bob-dobs-church-of-the-subgenius.png\|thumb\|[[wikipedia:J._R._"Bob"_Dobbs\|J. R. "Bob" Dobbs]]]]
	The [[concept]] of Slack provides a [[necessary]] [[Balance of power\|balance]] to the [[wikipedia:Work_ethic\|hustle culture]] of [[capitalism]]. It reminds us of the need to relax, take time off, and pursue leisure. These things are a [[necessary prerequisite]] to [[happiness]].		The [[concept]] of Slack provides a [[necessary]] [[Balance of power\|balance]] to the [[wikipedia:Work_ethic\|hustle culture]] of [[capitalism]]. It reminds us of the need to relax, take [[time]] off, and pursue leisure. These things are a [[necessary prerequisite]] to [[happiness]].

	It's basically the European model of capitalism, where you have business but you still take the month of August off, and any other [[time]] you need too.<blockquote>''"The SubGenius must have Slack!"''</blockquote>This is one of the many mottos of the [[wikipedia:Church_of_the_SubGenius\|Church of the SubGenius]], a parody [[religion]] with some countercultural renown in the 80s and 90s that was a significant contributor to the [[High Weirdness]] movement. [https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_SubGenius][https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius]<blockquote>''"Repent! Quit your job! Slack off!"'' </blockquote>If you don't believe in the [https://subgenius.fandom.com/wiki/The_C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y. C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y], then riddle me this. The app used for messaging throughout the business world is called Slack. But the app used to communicate with fellow gamers, hobbyist, enthusiasts, and other leisurely pursuits is called Discord. Discord is named after the other major parody [[religion]] of [[High Weirdness]], [[wikipedia:Discordianism\|Discordianism]]! Why would there be not one but two messaging platforms named after [[High Weirdness]] parody [[religions]]? Why would the one used for business be called ''Slack''? That's a [[conspiracy theory]] worthy of investigation!		It's basically the European model of [[capitalism]], where you have for-profit business, but you still take the month of August off, and any other [[time]] you need too.<blockquote>''"The SubGenius must have Slack!"''</blockquote>This is one of the many mottos of the [[wikipedia:Church_of_the_SubGenius\|Church of the SubGenius]], a parody [[religion]] with some countercultural renown in the 80s and 90s that was a significant contributor to the [[High Weirdness]] movement. [https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_SubGenius][https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius]<blockquote>''"Repent! Quit your job! Slack off!"'' </blockquote>If you don't believe in the [https://subgenius.fandom.com/wiki/The_C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y. C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y], then riddle me this. The app used for messaging throughout the business world is called Slack. But the app used to communicate with fellow gamers, hobbyist, enthusiasts, and other leisurely pursuits is called Discord. Discord is named after the other major parody [[religion]] of [[High Weirdness]], [[wikipedia:Discordianism\|Discordianism]]! Why would there be not one but two messaging platforms named after [[High Weirdness]] parody [[religions]]? Why would the one used for business be called ''Slack''? That's a [[conspiracy theory]] worthy of investigation!

	See [[Time]], [[Work]], [[Happiness]], [[Quality of life]], [[Social Safety Net]]		See [[Time]], [[Work]], [[Happiness]], [[Quality of life]], [[Social Safety Net]]

Fractalguy at 16:09, 28 December 2024

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	The [[concept]] of Slack provides a [[necessary]] [[Balance of power\|balance]] to the [[wikipedia:Work_ethic\|hustle culture]] of [[capitalism]]. It reminds us of the need to relax, take time off, and pursue leisure. These things are a [[necessary prerequisite]] to [[happiness]].		The [[concept]] of Slack provides a [[necessary]] [[Balance of power\|balance]] to the [[wikipedia:Work_ethic\|hustle culture]] of [[capitalism]]. It reminds us of the need to relax, take time off, and pursue leisure. These things are a [[necessary prerequisite]] to [[happiness]].

	It's basically the European model of capitalism, where you have business but you still take the month of August off, and any other [[time]] you need too.<blockquote>''"The SubGenius must have Slack!"''</blockquote>This is one of the many mottos of the [[wikipedia:Church_of_the_SubGenius\|Church of the SubGenius]], a parody [[religion]] with some countercultural renown in the 80s and 90s that was a significant contributor to the [[High Weirdness]] movement.<blockquote>''"Repent! Quit your job! Slack off!"'' </blockquote>If you don't believe in the [https://subgenius.fandom.com/wiki/The_C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y. C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y], then riddle me this. The app used for messaging throughout the business world is called Slack. But the app used to communicate with fellow gamers, hobbyist, enthusiasts, and other leisurely pursuits is called Discord. Discord is named after the other major parody [[religion]] of [[High Weirdness]], [[wikipedia:Discordianism\|Discordianism]]! Why would there be not one but two messaging platforms named after [[High Weirdness]] parody [[religions]]? Why would the one used for business be called ''Slack''? That's a [[conspiracy theory]] worthy of investigation!		It's basically the European model of capitalism, where you have business but you still take the month of August off, and any other [[time]] you need too.<blockquote>''"The SubGenius must have Slack!"''</blockquote>This is one of the many mottos of the [[wikipedia:Church_of_the_SubGenius\|Church of the SubGenius]], a parody [[religion]] with some countercultural renown in the 80s and 90s that was a significant contributor to the [[High Weirdness]] movement. [https://wiki.installgentoo.com/wiki/The_Church_of_the_SubGenius][https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/174479.The_Book_of_the_SubGenius]<blockquote>''"Repent! Quit your job! Slack off!"'' </blockquote>If you don't believe in the [https://subgenius.fandom.com/wiki/The_C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y. C.O.N.S.P.I.R.A.C.Y], then riddle me this. The app used for messaging throughout the business world is called Slack. But the app used to communicate with fellow gamers, hobbyist, enthusiasts, and other leisurely pursuits is called Discord. Discord is named after the other major parody [[religion]] of [[High Weirdness]], [[wikipedia:Discordianism\|Discordianism]]! Why would there be not one but two messaging platforms named after [[High Weirdness]] parody [[religions]]? Why would the one used for business be called ''Slack''? That's a [[conspiracy theory]] worthy of investigation!

	See [[Time]], [[Work]], [[Happiness]], [[Quality of life]], [[Social Safety Net]]		See [[Time]], [[Work]], [[Happiness]], [[Quality of life]], [[Social Safety Net]]