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Informal poll: do you think one’s work ethic is more a function of generation (ex: Gen X, Millennial, Gen Z), culture (ex: East, West, religious tradition), industry (ex: public sector, Bitcoin, tech), some combination, or something else?

damian 2y ago

I would argue that the concept of “work ethic” is a rather recent phenomenon. As technology evolved to make our lives easier, humans naturally were allowed more and more leisure time.

Earlier generations did not recognize this idea of “work ethic” due to the fact that if they did not tend to their crops and raise a family to help with the labour, they wouldn’t be able to feed their family, trade with other people, etc.

Our current generation is recognizing work ethic as a kind of measuring stick, comparing those who understand the value of work vs those who don’t.

So I don’t really have a direct answer to your question, just food for thought.

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Shawn 2y ago

To your point of a measuring stick, that is definitely my view and the origin of my question. I’m observing some shocking (to me) changes in focus on outcomes versus feelings of late.

damian 2y ago

Considering the 70yr olds reply to your post, the fiat mindset has also plagued my generation (gen z). I’ve talked to people in their early 20’s and this guy told me, and i quote, “I don’t want to work for money.” He day trades so he can afford weed.

Easy times create weak men. Bitcoin is the only thing that might bring that boomer work ethic back into the world. Fiat has an expiry date.

Thanks for this. Your post really mangled my brain for at least 20 min

Shawn 2y ago

Cheers, Damian. Indeed, #Bitcoin fixes in time.