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this post was submitted on 12 Jul 2023
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Antiwork/Work Reform
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Start here! These are probably the most talked-about essays on the topic.
- The Abolition of Work by Bob Black (1985) | listen
- On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber (2013) | listen
- In Praise of Idleness by Bertrand Russell (1932) | listen
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Both of Taylor Swift's parents are hedge fund managers. One of the most successful popstars of the current generation not only had access and training from a young age, she was able to fully commit to her passion. There is something to be said for natural talent and beauty, but how many other equally talented and beautiful people are out there just grinding at a dead end job instead of making music or art?
This has been my reaction when anti abortion activists say things like, "What if Einstein was aborted??"
Cool hypothetical. We know for a fact that millions of people waste their potential because of the color of their skin, their caste, their access to education, preventable disease, etc.
Far, far too many never got the chance
wtf, that's a great quote
Nepotism at it's finest, must be fuckin nice.
You’re absolutely correct, however if I were that rich I would just have a small mansion with a lazy river and pina coloda machine. That’s my passion
I would follow you into the mists of Avalon, if that is what you mean.
I’m lost on that one
It's a Step Brothers quote when they become best friends