> Because by 'real work' we mean creating stuff, not consuming stuff.

Why is creative work the only 'real work'?

Do you honestly think someone who does an exhausting 12 hour shift repairing trains, covered in grease, is not doing 'real work' because they aren't creating anything?

> Why is creative work the only 'real work'?

I didn't say that. I'm just explaining what the original article writer's phrase ('real work') means here in this context - the context of personal computer users. Think of it like this: by 'real work' he wants to say 'really using the personal computer to its complete potential as a force multiplier'.

In a world where legendary producers like Madlib are creating sample-heavy, layered production on an iPad, who's really "creating" stuff?

https://genius.com/a/madlib-says-he-made-all-the-beats-for-b...

Quite a lot of artists, writers, video editors use an iPad.

It takes talent to insult them all.

> Quite a lot of artists, writers, video editors use an iPad.

Maybe, but that's accidental, because every tool sucks and you might as well use a sucky tool if it's trendier.

The _vast_ majority of human work isn’t creative. And obviously here are creatives who use these as well (particularly musicians and artists).