Bullshit Jobs
The Rise of Pointless Work, and What We Can Do About It
(Author) David GraeberBack in 1930, the economist John Maynard Keynes prophesied that by the century's end, technology would see us all working fifteen-hour weeks. But instead, something curious happened. Today, average working hours have not decreased, but increased. And now, across the developed world, three-quarters of all jobs are in services or admin, jobs that don't seem to add anything to society- bullshit jobs. In Bullshit Jobs, David Graeber explores how this phenomenon - one more associated with the 20th-century Soviet Union, but which capitalism was supposed to eliminate - has happened. In doing so, he looks at how we value work, and how, rather than being productive, work has become an end in itself; the way such work maintains the current broken system of finance capital; and, finally, how we can get out of it.
David Graeber
David Graeber (1961-2020) was an American anthropologist, anarchist activist, and influential thinker. He is best known for his work in the field of social and political theory, particularly his critiques of capitalism and bureaucracy. Graeber's most notable works include "Debt: The First 5000 Years" and "Bullshit Jobs: A Theory." His writing style is marked by a blend of academic rigor and accessible language, making complex ideas understandable to a wide audience. Graeber's contributions to literature include challenging conventional wisdom on economic systems and work, and advocating for a more just and equitable society. His impact on the literary genre of social theory and political philosophy is profound, with his ideas continuing to inspire scholars, activists, and readers worldwide.
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