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1110 points•1335 comments•3w ago•by RickJWagner•noemamag.com ↗

What happens if an entire class of workers loses faith in their careers

The article describes growing existential angst among knowledge workers as AI disrupts jobs and daily work, prompting some to pursue nonwork activities or alternative lifestyles. It discusses the idea of 'Workism'—the belief that work provides meaning—and references David Graeber’s 'Bullshit Jobs' to explain how automation could shift the perceived purpose of work and its societal implications. It notes that even highly paid professionals may question their careers as AI takes on more tasks.

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