I suppose volunteer work doesn't cut it any more, because we've solve all the problems that used to afflict people? Nor continuing-education classes, because we all know everything we'll ever need to know? </sardonic>
Seriously, an excess of leisure time may be another manifestation of business efficiencies brought about by technology improvements (the most obvious manifestation being unemployment). The long-term sociological implications could be interesting.
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"What do I do with all this time on my hands?"
"How do I avoid being bored?"
I suppose volunteer work doesn't cut it any more, because we've solve all the problems that used to afflict people? Nor continuing-education classes, because we all know everything we'll ever need to know? </sardonic>
Seriously, an excess of leisure time may be another manifestation of business efficiencies brought about by technology improvements (the most obvious manifestation being unemployment). The long-term sociological implications could be interesting.