Meaningless work

Bullshit Jobs: A Theory

In the 1930s, Keynes predicted that by the end of the 20th century, technology would have advanced enough to reduce the working week to 15 hours. But today, people are spending even more time at work. Does your work contribute to the world? In 2013, David Graeber posed this pointed question in his article "On the Phenomenon of 'Bullshit Jobs'," which garnered over a million views within weeks and was translated into over a dozen languages. It remains a topic of deep concern to this day. Who is creating these meaningless jobs? How does it reduce efficiency, hinder the realization of personal value, and exacerbate inequality? In this book, the author presents his observations, research, and reflections with a sharp pen, dissecting the problems plaguing contemporary society.
Liang Yongan and Yan Fei wrote the prefaces, and Chen Jiaying, Xiang Biao, Liu Qing, Luo Jiade and Feng Lun jointly recommended it.

2022-07-01

中信出版社

408

9787521743883