Quote by Douglas Horton

If food were free, why work?

If food were free, why work?

Summary

This quote questions the motivation behind working if food were readily available without any effort or cost. It implies that the basic need for sustenance is a primary driver for human labor. If food were abundant and freely accessible, the desire to work for it might diminish because there would be no immediate necessity for earning a living. However, this quote also suggests that the prospect of a post-scarcity society, where basic needs are provided for all, raises intriguing questions about the purpose and value of work in one's life.

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