my point is that we’ve just internalized this as normal. that it seems like such an insurmountable chore to even go on a bike ride or hike or maintain a garden or building project is sad to me as well. i grew up in a culture that absolutely hated any form of exercise, and i watched a lot of people live absolutely miserable, short lives because of it. i’ve put a ton of effort into rejecting that lifestyle, and i recognize that as a privilege.

i don’t think it’s so natural for beings to optimize their effort to zero. dogs will chew through cages or self harm. and i’ve seen humans who, without stimulus, will act similarly.