Wed, Jul 23
|Location announced upon registration
{DC} Are We Our Work?
Bullshit Jobs by David Graeber, selected chapters To be of use, a poem by Marge Piercy ⏱️Preparation time: < 2 hours
Jul 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PDT
Location announced upon registration, Washington, D.C.
This session is hosted by Mali Locke, Premise DC Chapter leader. Mali will also host this session online on July 16th from 12:00-1:30PM. If you'd prefer to attend the online session, sign up here. Exact location for the DC session will be shared after registration. All readings will be sent directly to participants in registration email. "To be of use", a poem by Marge Piercy 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.Length: ~50 pages
Length: ~50 pages
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