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“In a world that’s getting ever richer, where cows produce more milk and robots produce more stuff, there’s more room for friends, family, community service, science, art, sports, and all the other things that make life worthwhile. But there’s also more room for bullshit. As long as we continue to…” quote by Rutger Bregman
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““In a world that’s getting ever richer, where cows produce more milk and robots produce more stuff, there’s more room for friends, family, community service, science, art, sports, and all the other things that make life worthwhile. But there’s also more room for bullshit. As long as we continue to be obsessed with work, work, and more work (even as useful activities are further automated or outsourced), the number of superfluous jobs will only continue to grow. Much like the number of managers in the developed world, which has grown over the last thirty years without making us a dime richer. On the contrary, studies show that countries with more managers are actually less productive and innovative.15 In a survey of 12,000 professionals by the Harvard Business Review, half said they felt their job had no “meaning and significance,” and an equal number were unable to relate to their company’s mission.16 Another recent poll revealed that as many as 37% of British workers think they have a bullshit job.17””

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Source Article: The Guardian, 2020

Economic growth creates both meaningful opportunities and unnecessary work; many jobs lack purpose, leading to dissatisfaction.

In simple terms: More wealth, more pointless jobs.

Key Takeaway

Seek purpose, not just productivity.

Themes

meaning economics work culture automation

Mood

critical thought‑provoking

Type

analytical social commentary

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • company restructuring
  • policy making
  • personal development

Key Concepts

purpose‑driven work productivity paradox managerial bloat

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a job meaningful?
  • How can organizations reduce pointless roles?
A Different Perspective

Productivity can be hollow without meaning.

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