The Great Resignation Youn

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In some circles a kind of utopian idea that maybe some day we'll all be writers and poets at once. They just want to go to work, do a good job and be safe,. Like they don't wat to work in terriblen tions. But thebut they're not rebelling against the fact that they don't produce great works of art. And yet, not everybody has to derive their life's meaning from work. The dignity of work is extremely important. People need to feel empowered by, like, i did this thing. I can't predict how it's going to shake out because there are so many contingencies such as extreme weather. We used to have stronger labor

As the holidays approach, we are being reminded of the fragility of the global supply chain. But at the same time, the supply chain itself is a truly impressive and fascinating structure, made as it is from multiple components that must work together in synchrony. From building an item in a factory and shipping it worldwide to transporting it locally, processing it in a distribution center, and finally delivering it to an address, the system is simultaneously awe-inspiring and deeply dehumanizing. I talk with Christopher Mims about how things are made, how they get to us, and what it all means for the present and future of our work and our lives.

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Christopher Mims received a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience and behavioral biology from Emory University. He is currently a technology columnist at The Wall Street Journal. He has previously written for publications such as Wired, Scientific American, The Atlantic, and Smithsonian. His new book is Arriving Today: From Factory to Front Door — Why Everything Has Changed About How and What We Buy.

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