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Work

The Abolition of Work and Other Essays

This book delves into the idea of eliminating traditional work structures, discussing the potential societal and economic changes that could arise from such a shift. The essays within examine various aspects of work, labor, and productivity, offering a critical perspective on the role of work in modern life. more

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Bob Black
Bob Black

Bob Black, born on January 4, 1951, is a renowned author known for his unique style and profound insights into social phenomena. more

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“The main qualities that had earned him this universal respect in the service were, first, an extreme indulgence towards people, based on his awareness of his own shortcomings; second, a perfect liberalism, not the sort he read about in the newspapers, but the sort he had in his blood, which made him treat all people, whatever their rank or status, in a perfectly equal and identical way; and, third - most important - a perfect indifference to the business he was occupied with, owing to which he never got carried away and never made mistakes.”

“She wondered how people would remember her. She had not made enough to spread her wealth around like Carnegie, to erase any sins that had attached to her name, she had failed, she had not reached the golden bough. The liberals would cheer her death. They would light marijuana cigarettes and drive to their sushi restaurants and eat fresh food that had traveled eight thousand miles. They would spend all of supper complaining about people like her, and when they got home their houses would be cold and they'd press a button on a wall to get warm. The whole time complaining about big oil.”