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I didn't expect such an extensive reply tbh. My writing skill doesn't compare to yours, but I kind of feel compelled to answer.
The initial thought was that it's "inhumane" to work for a living. I agree with you on most points that you brought up, but they don't really support this idea.(imo)
That much is certainly true, and thus we haven't really come far from our ancestors. We have evolved as social creatures, where it was essential for everyone to contribute to a society to ensure mutual survival. It's wired in our brains, as we naturally like those who help us and dislike selfish individuals.
This is true as well, but closer to wishful thinking. We have been able to even entertain this thought only for a small fraction of human history. This is not inherently natural, but more of a perk of human progress.
Who is "we" in this case? It's certainly made possible by millions of people working these jobs. And not only agricultural, because this efficiency couldn't be achieved without the modern economy, science etc.
Look, I agree with what you're saying. It's just that saying "having to work is bad, unnatural, inhumane, monstrous" is a little bit over the top, that's all. Anyway, thank you for taking your time to explain your point. I appreciate it.