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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]].<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.]] | |||
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]]. | |||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I9jTNfb83sc | 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 [[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]]. | |||
== 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]. | |||
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{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= | 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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Latest revision as of 12:36, 13 June 2025

The concept of Slack provides a necessary balance to the 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.
"Repent! Quit your job! Slack off!"
This is one of the many mottos of the 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. [1][2]
"The SubGenius must have Slack!"

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 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, academics, and 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 historically when we have free time we tend to get drunk and cause trouble. Hence the saying Idle Hands are the Devil's Workshop.
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
If you don't believe in the 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, 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 SubGenius Wiki and SubGenius.com or read the Book of the SubGenius.
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.