Treating Ourselves as a Mere Means to an End
Why do we all hate work so much? And why does it seem to have only got worse in the modern era? Well, according to philosopher Byung-Chul Han, our psychological attitude towards work and productivity has fundamentally shifted in a disastrous direction for our mental health, our happiness, and our long-term fulfilment.
From a video book review of The Burnout Society (2015) by Byung-Chul Han.
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