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So people would be more productive if they worked during every waking hour? Amazing. I enjoy watching a good movie or ball game. Life isn't just about working. You have to spend some of the time you have here enjoying yourself.



Uh,

I agree with the point that you shouldn't spend all your time working instead of watching TV. But I would object that TV often only gives an illusion of pleasure and relaxation.

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=television-addiction-is-...


But I would object that TV often only gives an illusion of pleasure and relaxation.

Sorry for nitpicking; This is a little confusing use of the word object. You are actually saying that "TV often only gives an illusion of pleasure and relaxation.". Using 'I would argue/say' instead of object would have been better.

+1 for the reference.


No, not at all. If you followed the first link he gave, the $1M figure comes from 11 different factors, of which "Opportunity Cost" is dead last.




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