We have to make short lived products, or we people don’t buy today as much anymore. And we need to buy those short-lived products or we don’t have today that job anymore.
It means that businesses have to focus on creating short-term products that people want and need now, rather than focusing on long-term investments. This is because people today are more likely to buy something that they need right away, rather than investing in something for the long-term that may not be as useful. (ao)
“Bullshit is the glue that binds us as a nation.”
George Carlin
A bullshit job is a job that is often seen as meaningless, unfulfilling, or unnecessary. It is a job that adds no real value to the world, and yet pays a salary. Examples of bullshit jobs can include telemarketers, corporate lawyers, lobbyists, public relations staff, data entry clerks, call center agents, administrative assistants, customer service representatives, and retail sales associates.
All of these jobs have one thing in common: they are low-skill, repetitive, and often unfulfilling. They often involve performing mundane tasks with little job satisfaction or meaning.
AI Created: Artificial Intelligence talking about Usury.
Me: Believe it or not. But with usury you’re gonna have bullshit-jobs.
ChatGPT (jan23):
It is true that in a society where usury is prevalent, there may be a tendency for people to view debt as a necessary or even desirable aspect of life. This can lead to the creation of jobs that may be deemed unnecessary or even harmful to society, but are still necessary to maintain the flow of debt and credit. This phenomenon is commonly referred to as “bullshit jobs.”
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Extra:
1. Jobification
2. Useless work
3. Bureaucracy
4. Invisible labor
5. Pointless jobs
6. Administrative overload
7. Corporate ladder
8. Status competition
9. Social prestige
10. Products of labor
11. Unwanted labor
12. Busywork
13. Bullshitization
14. Degraded work
15. Taskification
16. Deskilling
17. Task-slavery
18. Hierarchical management
19. Management by objectives
20. Needless complexity
These are the titles of books or articles that focus on various aspects of work, including its organization, management, and impact on employees. Some specific themes that are touched on include the rise of precarious and low-skilled jobs (such as “jobification” and “taskification”), the negative effects of bureaucracy and hierarchical management (such as “useless work” and “pointless jobs”), and the impact of technology and automation on work (such as “deskilling” and “task-slavery”). Other titles focus on the social and psychological effects of work, such as “status competition” and “social prestige.” (ChatGPT)
Other titles focus on the negative aspects of work, such as “invisible labor” and “unwanted labor,” which refer to the unpaid and undervalued work that is often performed by marginalized groups. “Administrative overload” and “needless complexity” refer to the increasing demands of paperwork and bureaucracy that can make work more burdensome. “Corporate ladder” and “management by objectives” refer to the hierarchies and performance metrics that can be used to control and motivate employees. “Bullshitization” and “degraded work” describe the ways in which work can become meaningless or demeaning. “Products of labor” and “busywork” refer to the tangible and intangible outputs of work, respectively, and whether or not they are meaningful or useful. (ChatGPT)
In summary, these books and articles likely discuss a wide range of issues related to work and its organization, including the rise of precarious and low-skilled jobs, the negative effects of bureaucracy and hierarchical management, and the impact of technology and automation on work. They may also touch on the social and psychological effects of work, such as status competition and social prestige. Additionally, they might discuss the negative aspects of work like the unpaid and undervalued work that is often performed by marginalized groups, the increasing demands of paperwork and bureaucracy, the hierarchies and performance metrics that can be used to control and motivate employees, and the ways in which work can become meaningless or demeaning. Overall, these books and articles likely offer critical perspectives on the current state of work and the ways in which it can be improved. (ChatGPT)
Wikipedia:
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullshit
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullshit_job
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_(human_activity)
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullshit_Jobs (affiliate)
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Decent_work
- https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dignity_of_labour
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Books:
- “Bullshit Jobs: A Theory” by David Graeber (2018)
- “The Managed Heart: Commercialization of Human Feeling” by Arlie Hochschild (1983)
- “The Death of Expertise” by Tom Nichols (2017)
- “The End of Work: The Decline of the Global Labor Force and the Dawn of the Post-Market Era” by Jeremy Rifkin (1996)
- “The Precariat: The New Dangerous Class” by Guy Standing (2011)
Documentaries:
- “The True Cost” (2015) – examines the social and environmental costs of fast fashion
- “The Corporation” (2003) – critiques the power and influence of corporations in society
- “American Factory” (2019) – explores the challenges of globalization and the clash of cultures in the workplace
- “Inside Job” (2010) – investigates the 2008 financial crisis and the role of financial institutions
- “The Great Hack” (2019) – examines the impact of social media on privacy and democracy
Movies:
- “Office Space” (1999) – satirical comedy about the monotony and absurdity of office life
- “Sorry to Bother You” (2018) – dark comedy about a telemarketer who discovers the dark side of his company
- “The Circle” (2017) – dystopian thriller about a powerful tech company that invades people’s privacy
- “Wall Street” (1987) – classic drama about the greed and excess of Wall Street traders
- “Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room” (2005) – documentary about the Enron scandal and corporate corruption
Series:
- “Black Mirror” (2011-2019) – anthology series that explores the dark side of technology and society
- “The Office” (2005-2013) – mockumentary about the daily lives of office workers
- “Mr. Robot” (2015-2019) – thriller about a hacker who wants to take down the global financial system
- “Better Call Saul” (2015-2022) – drama about a struggling lawyer who gets caught up in the criminal underworld
- “The Boys” (2019-present) – superhero series that satirizes corporate greed and manipulation
Songs:
- “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton
- “Working Class Hero” by John Lennon
- “Money” by Pink Floyd
- “The Ghost of Corporate Future” by Regina Spektor
- “Capital G” by Nine Inch Nails
Artworks:
- “Fountain” by Marcel Duchamp
- “Flag” by Jasper Johns
- “Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci
- “Migrant Mother” by Dorothea Lange
- “The Treachery of Images” by René Magritte
Podcasts:
- “The Anthropocene Reviewed” – explores the human impact on the environment and culture
- “The Ezra Klein Show” – interviews with thought leaders about politics and culture
- “99% Invisible” – examines the design and architecture of everyday objects and spaces
- “The Daily” – daily news podcast from The New York Times
- “The Hidden Brain” – explores the unconscious patterns that shape our behavior and beliefs.
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