>When we place our faith in hard work, we’re wishing for the creation of character; but we’re also hoping, or expecting, that the labour market will allocate incomes fairly and rationally.<p>No, we provide value for trade, and values people hold fluctuate. The market isn't a monarchial allocator of stores, it's a clearinghouse for exchange.<p>>So the impending end of work raises the most fundamental questions about what it means to be human.<p>Assuming you define yourself by your status and material desires.