Might be worth pointing out the author of the post you linked settled in the end on `cd` and `ls` in a different style of organization over bookmarks or `z` or any other tool.
Exactly, thank you. I struggled for the right words but you captured my sentiment perfectly. I think the perspective that we have a "duty to contribute" might be a valid one in a philosophical sense, but I resent being told as by a parent scolding their child that I have some duty or other.
I have no such thing. I am debt free and live the way I want. I live alone. I have no children or spouse to support. I owe nothing to anybody. I don't owe anyone an explanation. Maybe the opposing views come from people who believe they do, but in no way is it universal.
Your point from the perspective of wealth inequality is more elegant. In my case I am wealthy enough to support roughly one person: me.
If I want or need more resources, I have levers I can pull to obtain them. But don't tell me I have a "duty" to add value to the economy.
Nonsense, a different word doesn't suddenly make it universally true. It could be a guiding philosophy, something like "to live a good life provide value to your community". But it is in no practical way a rule.
In no world where there is a "duty" to provide value am I going to be found happily providing value. In this world, in my experience, your statement is simply false. If I happen to provide some form of value it is from my choosing to, not to satisfy the demands of some formless "duty".