Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber

[mono]

@mono submitted a new resource:

Bullshit Jobs: A Theory by David Graeber - On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs

"Be honest: if your job didn't exist, would anybody miss it? Have you ever wondered why not? Up to 40% of us secretly believe our jobs probably aren't necessary. In other words: they are bullshit jobs. This book shows why, and what we can do about it.

In the early twentieth century, people prophesied that technology would see us all working fifteen-hour weeks and driving flying cars. Instead, something curious happened. Not only have the flying cars not materialised, but average...

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[Batsy]

DUDE! Earlier today we listened to a podcast episode in my high school class where this guy was being interviewed about his concept of bullshit jobs. What a coincidence that you would make this post on the same day