Quote Originally Posted by A.J. View Post
eta: no, not a socialist
Jobs are interesting. A guy I follow on FB has about 7,000 books on Theology. Those who have published such things have done well. But what about those who simply publish gossip magazines?

"China is raising import taxes on Australian wine, stepping up pressure on Australia over disputes including its support for a probe into the origin of the coronavirus. The anti-dumping duties of up to 212.1% take effect Saturday". But is wine necessary? (China hikes taxes on Australian wine amid political tension - ABC News)

Or coffee? Fifty years ago a "coffee shop" (if you found one) sold instant. These days coffee shops are everywhere. But if they disappeared would it matter?

And the "entertainment industry" (which includes pro sport), is that of any real value to a nation.

So many people will get to the end of their lives and if asked how society, or the nation, or whatever is better for them being here will have nothing to show.