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Self-employed people obsess over monthly recurring revenue because salaried work has wired us to need a steady paycheck. What if we're chasing the wrong thing?
Whyte's 1956 classic reveals where workaholism, corporate loyalty, and the career ladder came from — the postwar social ethic that still shapes how we work today.
People ask if society would fall apart if everyone followed the pathless path. It won't. 95% of people aren't interested. I'm writing for the weirdos who already know.
The protestant work ethic and catholic work ethics shaped our modern work culture and evolved into meaningful work, hustle culture and post-work
Universal Basic Income evokes strong emotions because of three sacred beliefs: work is virtuous, someones value is their income and leisure is passive
When we position work as the primary source of meaning, we undermine the dignity of millions who can't access those jobs. Our conception of work needs rethinking.
Meaning at work isn't constant bliss. Research shows it's episodic, personal, and often realized only in reflection.
The case against work is powerful. We need to grapple with the immense suffering caused by our belief in the virtue of work.