America’s Issues with Time Off, the 9-5, and the Future of Work
The Money with Katie Show
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Manufactured Insecurity and its Impact on Modern Life
This chapter delves into the concept of manufactured insecurity and its effects on modern life in the US. It explores how society's structure perpetuates exploitation and profit by constantly attacking our self-esteem and well-being. Additionally, it examines the fear of loss, the need to protect wealth, and the resulting latent stress, even for those financially secure, as well as the lack of universal floors and ceilings that create a sense of uncertainty and make it unsafe to downshift or take time off.
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