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Men at Work

The Commentary Magazine Podcast

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Redefining Work, Purpose, and Retirement

The chapter explores the changing societal norms impacting work attitudes and family formation, emphasizing the younger generation's pursuit of meaningful work and the importance of obligations and responsibilities for motivation. It critiques the emphasis on external social justice causes by companies over their core mission, highlighting a lack of gratitude towards technological advancements and a societal crisis of purposelessness. The conversation also delves into philosophical reflections on heaven, hell, retirement, and the evolving perspectives on work ethics and productivity across different generations.

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