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Alain de Botton on the Pleasures and Sorrows of Work

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The Disconnect Between Work and Understanding

This chapter explores the lack of knowledge and understanding about the origins and impact of our work, highlighting the fascination with observing and appreciating people's work. It emphasizes the importance of learning about others' work as a means to broaden our horizons and understand the world better. The chapter also discusses the role of art in drawing attention to the unnoticed aspects of daily life and compares it to the purpose of the book being discussed.

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