This is the wonder of living in a free, prosperous, mostly capitalistic world. Different people can make different choices that work for them. Someone who wants to make us a multi-planetary civilization can be hard core at SpaceX working 80+ hours a week--and they have my appreciation and immense gratitude. Others like you and I can choose family and still make a decent living and have fulfilling work!
That last allegory with the rearview really hit home. It's admirable to have this 100% conviction in the values. The trouble is when there is even a 1% doubt...
This is the wonder of living in a free, prosperous, mostly capitalistic world. Different people can make different choices that work for them. Someone who wants to make us a multi-planetary civilization can be hard core at SpaceX working 80+ hours a week--and they have my appreciation and immense gratitude. Others like you and I can choose family and still make a decent living and have fulfilling work!
That last allegory with the rearview really hit home. It's admirable to have this 100% conviction in the values. The trouble is when there is even a 1% doubt...