Philosophy · 19 min
The Refusal of Work
By David Frayne
This episode explores how our society has made work the central pillar of identity and worth, and what it costs us to live a life defined by labor.
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Philosophy
Duration
19 min
What it is about
Work culture, identity, time, societal pressure
Who it is for
If you've ever felt a quiet tension between your personal values and the relentless demands of your job, this will resonate, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
David Frayne, a sociologist, brings a critical lens to the unquestioned assumptions about work, drawing on deep research to reveal how our lives have become inextricably linked to labor.
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