Fall 2025 Dates Published Aug. 1
|Online Session
Are We Our Work?
Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber, selected chapters ⏱️Preparation time: Approx. 2 hours
Fall 2025 Dates Published Aug. 1
Online Session
Selected Chapters from Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber How does the nature of our work define who we are, and what happens when our work feels pointless?
Preface: On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs – Graeber introduces the concept of “bullshit jobs,” exploring why so many modern jobs feel pointless and unnecessary.
Chapter 1: What Is a Bullshit Job? – This chapter defines what constitutes a bullshit job and why these jobs are psychologically harmful to those who perform them.
Chapter 6: Why Do We As a Society Not Object to the Growth of Pointless Employment? – Graeber explores the reasons behind the societal acceptance of pointless jobs, despite their negative impact.
Chapter 7: What Are the Political Effects of Bullshit Jobs, and Is There Anything That Can Be Done About This Situation? – This chapter examines the broader political and economic consequences of bullshit jobs, and what can be done to address them.
Length: ~50 pages
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