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What happens if someone refuses to work in a socialist economy? (sopuli.xyz)

submitted 3 months ago by PixelNomad@sopuli.xyz to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I live in a socialist society, so basically everything is free. I don’t need money, so what’s to stop me from saying “fuck you” to my family and community, since I don’t have to work? I just want to party, sleep around, do drugs, and drink alcohol 24/7. I don’t want to work or help anyone that’s not me. What happens?

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[–] amaryllisfever@lemmychan.org 1 points 3 months ago

Everything isn't free, even in socialist and communist societies. You might not have to work to survive, but your quality of life will be directed tied to how much wealth you have. If you want more wealth, you'll probably have to get to work.