RE: Would you accept a $1 million gift on the condition that you could never be a wage earner again?
@ronni, that's a big question with some interesting implications.
I'm quite satisfied with never being a wage earner again. I have little desire to "work," in the conventional sense of the word.
But now we get into definitions. Is blogging and interacting on Steemit simply because you enjoy it and getting a reward being a "wage earner?"
Is being an artist because it's what you love and someone offers to buy a piece of art from you being "a wage earner?"
I ask, as these questions have a direct bearing on what I would do with my time. I would write; I would create art; I would still collect and trade old postcards and postage stamps. Not because it were "work," but because it gives me enjoyment.
Suppose, for a moment, that you give me a million USD, and I can invest it in such a way that my investment yield is such that it is — in essence — a replacement of Universal Basic Income. I can have a place to live, food to eat and basic services and healthcare. No actual NEED to work.
I think I would enjoy the things I already DO more because there would a replacement of "I HAVE to" do these things with "I WANT to" do these things. So that's a win-win for me.
This is an interesting thought-exercise; resteeming this to see if we can get some more people into the discussion!
@denmarkguy I do see the implications and yes it is a very broad and subjective question. By "wage earner" I was personally thinking in terms of being employed, but I am happy to throw it out there without too many definitions. I am interested in answers from many angles because the topic of freedom and lifestyle is very subjective and we might all see different implications.
A lot of people I know love their jobs and the sense of security it gives them. Furthermore, they thrive in a hierarchical environment with a boss to impress. A need for recognition is probably important for thriving employees.
Personally, I am definitely driven by freedom and having autonomy. Just like yourself. I thrive when I am able to spend the majority of my time pursuing my own dreams instead of working for other peoples dreams that being an employer, a spouse or expectations from friends and family.
I believe humanity would experience much more innovation and prosperity if more people were able to pursue their own dreams with no financial stress.
But I have nothing to back up that claim, this is just me speculating about freedom and personal values.
And thank you for resteeming!