• artifex@lemmy.zip
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    I wouldn’t mind the gamification of life so much if I didn’t have to also work and be a responsible adult so as to not become homeless and starving. It’s the combination of the two that’s really insidious.

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      Gamification of Life - An app that tracks each day you drink water and cheers you on by telling you your streak

      Gamification of Work - loyalty programs that give you points to be spent at the employee shop if you hit arbitrary targets

      Workification of Games - padding playtime with endless grinds and daily quests

      Workification of Life - you better work if you want to keep living :(