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230. The Laziness Lie with Devon Price

Psychologists Off the Clock

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The Moral Judgment of Industriousness

This chapter explores the moral judgment associated with being industrious, tracing its origins in Puritanical Christianity and its impact on societal perceptions of work ethic and laziness. It challenges the belief that hard work guarantees success and highlights the negative consequences of the 'laziness lie.'

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