“Too much of what led up to the crisis in the old bubble days—the conspicuous consumption, the latter-day Gatsbyism—was fueled by a need to fill a huge emotional and psychological void left by the absence of meaningful work. When people cease to find meaning in work, when work is boring, alienating, and dehumanizing, the only option becomes the urge to consume—to buy happiness off the shelf, a phenomenon we now know cannot suffice in the long term.”
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Richard Florida
Richard Florida is a renowned sociologist, author, and public intellectual known for his research on the creative economy, urban development, and talent competition. Born in 1957, he graduated from Cornell University and earned a Ph.D. from New York University. His works, including 'The Creative Class' and 'The World Is Flat', have had a profound impact on discussions about globalization and urban development. more
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