Intelligence Squared Are You Free? How Work Relentlessly Eats Up Our Time
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Apr 3, 2024 In this engaging conversation, Nick Srnicek, a Lecturer in Digital Economy and co-author of 'After Work,' challenges our perceptions of free time in today's fast-paced society. He critiques how convenience leads to time deprivation and calls for a rethinking of labor, especially in the context of automation and undervalued caregiving roles. The discussion also covers the impact of intensive parenting and explores alternatives to traditional family structures. Ultimately, Srnicek proposes a radical reimagining of work, advocating for systems that enhance individual freedom and fulfillment.
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Freedom Beyond the Market
- Neoliberalism has reduced freedom to market freedom and consumer choice.
- A broader view of freedom considers how structures and systems influence seemingly individual choices.
The Invisible Labor
- Discussions about the future of work often overlook social reproductive labor like cooking, cleaning, and caring.
- This labor, typically done by women, is crucial for society but rarely considered in post-work scenarios.
Wage Labor as Domination
- Wage labor is a form of domination because it compels individuals to work to survive.
- Within the workplace, individuals lose freedom by being told what to do, limiting their choices.
