Hidden Brain

Bullshit Jobs

Sep 4, 2018
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ANECDOTE

The Closet Job

David Graeber shares his experience of doing pointless work in a closet, filing papers that didn't need to be filed. This illustrates the absurdity of some jobs that exist without purpose.

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Rise of Bullshit Jobs

David Graeber discusses how many jobs today are created to keep people busy rather than to fulfill real needs. This suggests a systemic issue in modern work environments.

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Perception of Meaningfulness

Surveys indicate that a significant percentage of people believe their jobs would not make a difference if they didn't exist. This highlights a disconnect between job roles and personal fulfillment.

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