# In Defense of Laziness (Readwise) ## Metadata - Author: [[Mises Institute]] - Full Title: In Defense of Laziness - Category: #source/articles - URL: https://mises.org/library/defense-laziness ## Highlights - We just cannot admit to ourselves that we are working hard to become lazier, so we spin the language. We say that a new product will make processes more efficient or will create synergies. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01h3hgcf41nb2f5t6g8e5h71tb)) - If a company comes out with something that will "revolutionize" the way we do "X," it is really saying you can produce the same as you did before, but now we'll throw in some time for your leisure as well ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01h3hgcyhs8n1djyyavbgm73yr)) - We all want to stop working. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01h3hge9fs95ws5gwtbkzj8ne3)) - This is why the socialist ideal is such a fallacy. The idea that there eventually will be a world where everyone will be excited about going to work and where production will increase due to the high motivation of the workers, is laughable. People constantly make decisions about whether they want to work for postponed leisure or take time off now. As civilization progresses, it becomes easier for individuals to choose the free time over the work ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01h3hgg7mx2y2sn7j5xz7c0ddq)) - The next time you hear about how our children are becoming fat and lazy, look on the bright side. Thanks to the hard work of those who have gone before, future generations can goof off more and more to their hearts' content. ([View Highlight](https://read.readwise.io/read/01h3hgn3ea73xze70aatbwv103))