On: Why do we assume everyone should be working?

[wvenable]

Human life requires some consumables. Even with less stuff, you will always need some stuff.

[fittingopposite → wvenable]

That 'some' is actually very little compared to rich countries' GDP per capita. You could argue that a lot is wasted acquiring useless stuff.

[copperx → wvenable]

We need very few non perishables aside from the roof on your head.

[wvenable → copperx]

Even a roof on your head is perishable over time.