• huginn
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    8 months ago

    That’s because in the real world we’re all fighting to escape the threat of homelessness and starvation which is a constant spectre haunting any “techie” who is paying attention enough to see what’s going on.

    Personally speaking: when me and mine are safe I’ll be dedicating 100% of my remaining life to outreach, teaching and non-profit work.

    But as long as you’re dependant on another man to feed you every week you’re not safe: you’re helpless. That’s true regardless of if that man is a non-profit or if it’s a megacorp.

    • GarlicToast@programming.dev
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      8 months ago

      I’m not rich, I chose to earn less money and live a lower quality apartment.

      We don’t have many years to work on solutions. You may never have enough for you and yours.