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IN-DEPTH: Greatness on Trial (w/ Brad Stulberg and Clay Skipper)
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
The Illusion of Hard Work
This chapter examines how figures like Elon Musk promote extreme work hours as a symbol of productivity, while critiquing society's idolization of billionaires. It highlights the complex relationship between genuine effort and performative labor, questioning the implications of this narrative within a capitalist framework.
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