Sometimes we need to disconnect from the internet and realize we can't solve all the world's problems. The best thing you can do is solve things in the communities you are in.
The entire world's problems is too much for one human.
How much of software programmer work is interesting? A fraction of a percent? I'd argue most of us including most startups work on things that help make businesses money and that's pretty "boring" work.
I feel like a dark souls game has a similar learning pattern where you need to memorize the move sets of bosses. It taps into that dynamic pattern recognition that traffic would cause for taxi drivers
DayZ is another one because there is no in-game GPS. You have to use maps and compasses to figure your route and many people can spot an exact area on the massive map by a picture of a bush
Samsung has the secure folder which is similar. You lock aware the goods behind a second password and activating that secure folder can be slightly hidden.
They could have loads of money and still would need to tighten their belt once usage drops. I could have 100ks in my savings accounts but if my hours / salary was reduced at work, I would still reduce my spending. It's just being smart.
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