Work is one of the most pivotal things in our lives. The world stands on top of it. Yet, a huge amount of us despise it. It's not an entirely surprising thing as to why we dislike it either. But, what are the mechanisms at play that make it so? David Graeber has some ideas. Not only this, but a better model moving forward.
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00:00 Sponsor
01:10 I. Attitudes Towards Work
04:35 II. My Experiences
9:40 III. New Gateways of Abuse
13:31 IV. History of U.S. Work Relations
26:46 V. Graeber and Bullsh*t Jobs
34:51 VI. Modern Religious Hierarchy
41:10 VII: Can We Do Better?
49:34: VIII: Credits