Technology as Process (Maggie Appleton)
Hope in Source
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Work, Morality, and Ethical Beliefs
Ethical and moral language around work highlights the societal expectation that not working is immoral, rooted in a belief system emphasizing the Protestant work ethic and the American Dream. This mindset, historically influenced by the church's emphasis on asceticism and virtuous living, is ingrained in modern culture. The idea of working for oneself contrasts with the concept of being saved by grace, leading to a perpetual struggle of trying to earn salvation through hard work and self-control.
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