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605. What Do People Do All Day?
Freakonomics Radio
Physical Labor Jobs Are Fading Away
The mural showcases various physical labor occupations, highlighting that many of these jobs are increasingly rare. The speaker reflects on individuals represented in the mural—an ironworker, wire specialists, foundry workers, tractor mechanics, and farmers—all of whom embody roles that have diminished in number over recent decades. Citing research, it's noted that an impressive 60% of current US jobs did not exist in 1940, raising questions about the implications of this transformation in the workforce and suggesting a significant reduction in the diversity of work types available today.
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