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Radicals in Conversation
Lost in Work: Escaping Capitalism
Jun 23, 2021
Amelia Horgan, author of *Lost in Work: Escaping Capitalism*, discusses the disillusionment with traditional work norms. Sarah Jaffe, reporting fellow at Type Media Center, highlights the decline of job quality and societal misconceptions about meritocracy. Orlando Lazar, a political theorist, delves into the historical power dynamics in labor, linking these issues to emotional and reproductive labor. Together, they unravel the complexities of work under capitalism and advocate for collective redefinitions of personal and professional boundaries.
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- The podcast highlights how the current job market is increasingly polarized, with a significant rise in low-quality jobs since the 2008 financial crisis.
- Emotional labor is now a prevalent expectation in many roles, often undervalued by employers despite its critical impact on customer interactions.
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Defining Work in Today's Economy
The current landscape of work under capitalism is characterized by a significant bifurcation in job quality, leading to a rise in low-quality jobs. Many lucrative positions with autonomy and control have diminished, particularly following the 2008 financial crisis. The COVID-19 pandemic has further polarized the labor market, revealing disparities in job security, with some workers facing unstable conditions while others reassess their workplace choices. In this context, the increasing burden of risk has shifted from employers to employees, exemplified by rising student debt, which necessitates taking on more financial risk to secure employment.
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