Self Determination Theory is about autonomy, competence, and relatedness, not the things you said. It is scientifically validated.
Autonomy is about volition of choices, not "absolution through work" as you imply.
Competence is about knowing how to navigate the world, which to be fair, knowing how to make money is part of that. But wage slavery is far from the only method.
And relatedness is about the quality and quantity of relationships you have, has nothing to do with work, unless you do most of your socializing through work.
No, the entire way you framed it is textbook Weber/Protestant indoctrination. But that's like trying to tell a fish that water is wet.
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