Philosophy · 22 min
Bullshit Jobs
By David Graeber
This episode delves into David Graeber's provocative concept of "bullshit jobs" – work that even its performers deem pointless. We explore the profound psychological and societal costs of this widespread phenomenon, questioning why so much modern labor feels utterly meaningless and what it reveals about our collective values.
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Philosophy
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22 min
What it is about
meaningless work, work culture, modern labor
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of meaningless work, work culture, modern labor and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
David Graeber brings a credible and useful lens to meaningless work, work culture, modern labor, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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