Usury

Either the amount gets reduced to zero, or what we do with it gets restructured.

Calling it ‘nonproductive consumption of time.’

“No such thing as spare time, no such thing as free time, no such thing as down time. All you got is life time. Go.”

Henry Rollins

What’s holding us?

AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.

Me: Does usury structure the structure of our free time?

ChatGPT (jan23):

Usury, or the practice of lending money at excessively high rates of interest, can potentially influence how people spend their free time. High-interest loans can create financial stress, which can make it difficult for individuals and families to afford leisure activities and hobbies. This can lead to less free time spent on activities that promote physical, mental, and social well-being.

Additionally, if the burden of high-interest loans leads to financial instability, it can make it harder for individuals and families to afford the things that are important for developing and maintaining relationships, such as social activities, travel, and other forms of shared experiences. This can lead to less time spent with friends and family, and less opportunities for social interaction.

However, it’s important to note that usury is not the only factor that can influence how people spend their free time. There are many other factors that can play a role, such as personal preferences, availability of free time, and access to leisure activities and resources. Additionally, it’s possible to find ways to spend free time that are budget-friendly and can help to reduce stress, such as walks in nature, reading a book, or participating in a community group.

Buy the AI a drink (in holofuel) 

Extra:

Did slaves have free time?

Yes, slaves typically had some free time, although the amount of free time varied depending on the individual’s situation. Some slave owners allowed their slaves time to rest and relax, while others did not. In some cases, slaves were even allowed to pursue leisure activities such as fishing, hunting, and attending church. (oa)

Wikipedia:

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leisure
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conspicuous_leisure
• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Time:_The_Forgotten_American_Dream (affiliate this)

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Books:

• “Leisure: The Basis of Culture” by Josef Pieper (1952)
• “In Praise of Idleness” by Bertrand Russell (1932)
• “The Theory of the Leisure Class” by Thorstein Veblen (1899)

Documentaries:

• “The Pursuit of Happyness” (2006)
• “Happy” (2011)
• “Minimalism: A Documentary About the Important Things” (2015)

Movies:

• “Eat, Pray, Love” (2010)
• “Dead Poets Society” (1989)
• “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” (2013)

Series:

• “Master of None” (2015-2017)
• “Parks and Recreation” (2009-2015)
• “The Good Place” (2016-2020)

Songs:

• “Everybody’s Free (To Wear Sunscreen)” by Baz Luhrmann
• “Time” by Pink Floyd
• “The Times They Are a-Changin’” by Bob Dylan

Artworks:

• “The Son of Man” by René Magritte
• “Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by Georges Seurat
• “American Gothic” by Grant Wood

Podcasts:

• “Happier with Gretchen Rubin”
• “The Minimalists Podcast”
• “Optimal Living Daily”

Purpose: to let people read

Would you agree…

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— Atotsm (@Atotsm2) August 17, 2022

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