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E262. The Paradox of Authenticity - Thomas de Zengotita

Walk-Ins Welcome with Bridget Phetasy

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The Inescapable Busyness of Americans

This chapter explores how Americans are constantly busy and how their identities have become intertwined with their jobs. It delves into the pressure to love work and the expectation for employees to be deeply invested in their jobs. The chapter ends with a personal anecdote highlighting the experience of being busy while working as a waiter and bartender.

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