PT6A posted:

Realistically, though, how many people actually want to just sit around and play video games endlessly? Given infinite time and no pressure, 95% of people would at least add something to that, whether it's writing reviews, streaming, modding, making LPs, competing in tournaments, etc.

These things might not be some necessary boon to society, but they are at least productive in the sense that something is being achieved. Being a passive consumer of media on semi-permanent basis sounds absolutely dreadful and I have to wonder about the mental state of anyone who sees that as an end goal. Even people who are obsessed with consuming specific media often end up doing things like writing fanfics or whatever.

I mean, I love watching TV and movies when I'm not working, but if I get sick and can't go to work, I get bored if I just sit around watching poo poo on the TV all day, even if it's only just one day. So, for example, last time I got sick, I taught myself to knit. It doesn't help society in any way at all, but it is a minor accomplishment, a production of something no matter how trivial.