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Originally Posted by mlc82  The only one I've ever known was a guy who literally spent his whole days smoking pot and sitting on his couch. |
I don't think he was lazy, I think he was a pot-head. And there's probably a reason behind why he had such an addictive personality in the first place (that wasn't your responsibility to sort out, btw, I'm not saying that.)
I agree that 'laziness' per se doesn't exist, but I certainly think destructive habits do. Sure, TV may stop you from thinking about problems you have, which keeps you happy and 'functioning', but it doesn't let you move forward or solve those problems. Everyone does need a certain level of 'time-sink' rest periods, which I think personal productivity nuts can forget sometimes, but it's also true that gossiping behind the watercooler is only 'productive' if it's enjoyable or creating a real friendship. Most of the gossips I've known have been doing it to systematically attack other people in the office. Office politics can be a thoroughly unproductive, un-enjoyable game.
Whilst society doesn't always value certain important skills enough, I don't think anyone should be supported in smoking pot all day, or watching TV instead of getting a job (or getting a better job). Or getting exercise, or teaching, or writing, or spending time with their kids.