Quote by John Thorn

Planning to play: that's what saving for retirement is today - and it is antithetical to the nature of play, fully within the definition of work, and blissfully ignorant of the reality of death.

Planning to play: that's what saving for retirement is today

Summary

This quote criticizes the concept of saving for retirement, comparing it to planning for the future enjoyment of play. The quote argues that treating retirement as something to plan and save for goes against the essence of play, which is supposed to be spontaneous and carefree. Moreover, it suggests that this approach aligns retirement with work rather than leisure. Lastly, it condemns the fact that the focus on saving for retirement disregards the inevitability of death, emphasizing that life should be lived in the present rather than primarily saving for a future that may never come.

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