It has nothing to do with AI, I see it as highlighting the irony in the “pull yourself up by the bootstraps”/grind set mentality. They’re stuck in a situation where their options and capabilities are limited, and rather than suggesting something realistic or achievable they’re being recommended things that are impossible to do while stranded at sea.

You could possibly make some “let them eat cake” type allegory as well.

Hasn’t this been a thing for a long time? Personally I don’t eat more than one “proper” meal a day unless I’m being physically active.

I think it’s fine. I don’t like cooking that much and it’s less effort.