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Authors Nick Srnicek and Helen Hester discuss their book 'After Work: A History of the Home and the Fight for Free Time.' They explore the concept of free time in relation to work and home life, redefining freedom in a capitalist society, the productivity paradox, changing social norms in parenting, and rethinking the traditional family structure.
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- The concept of freedom in a neoliberal world needs a leftist reevaluation, emphasizing social structures' impact on individual choices.
- Exploring a post-work future, including social reproductive labor at home, highlights the importance of redefining work in the digital age.
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The Fight for Free Time: Challenging Neoliberal Ideals
Nick Sernek discusses the concept of freedom in a neoliberal world, emphasizing the need for a more profound leftist understanding of freedom. He highlights the impact of social structures and systems on individual choices, advocating for a reevaluation of freedom in the digital age. Furthermore, Sernek delves into the importance of social reproduction, emphasizing the often overlooked labor done in the home and its implications for a post-work future.
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