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Early Philosophy
- Liz Anderson's father introduced her to philosophy by reading Plato and Mill.
- Initially an economics major, she switched to philosophy due to questions about economic thought's foundations.
Banking Job
- A summer job at a bank exposed Anderson to unfair treatment of workers, like bounced paychecks and lack of consultation during cubicleization.
- This sparked her interest in how philosophy could address real-world problems.
Workplace as Government
- Workplaces function as governments, with bosses issuing orders and imposing penalties.
- Workers have limited say in their work conditions and who governs them.