The Attention Crisis: How Modern Work Breaks Us | Simone Weil

In this video, we dive deep into the profound and often unsettling ideas of Simone Weil, a 20th-century philosopher, mystic, and activist who offered a scathing critique of modern work. Long before "quiet quitting" and "burnout" became buzzwords, Weil explored the ways in which industrial labor – and, by extension, many forms of contemporary work – systematically dehumanize us, fragment our attention, and leave us feeling spiritually empty. We'll examine her concepts of "attention" as a form of prayer, "malheur" (affliction) as the consequence of uprootedness, and "The Great Beast" as the force of collective control. We'll explore how Weil's experiences in factories shaped her radical vision and how her ideas about roots, meaning, and the need for genuine human connection remain shockingly relevant today. Is your job stealing your soul? Are you trapped in the "factory of the mind"? Discover how Simone Weil's insights can help you reclaim your attention, find your roots, and resist the forces that seek to control you. This is a journey into the heart of work, meaning, and the human condition.

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