> Have you tried farming or even just growing something to eat in a pot?

Yes, and it’s extremely gratifying work. Much more so than sitting in front of a screen. And you can hold the result of your labor, see it, feed it to your family. It’s awesome. I wasn’t aware of how hurt I was by all my labor being abstracted away from me.

I still make my living as an information worker, but I’m actively weaning myself off the income. Less money, more happy.