Devastated to hear about the death of David Graeber. He was an intellectual giant, full of humanity, someone whose work inspired and encouraged and educated so many.If you haven't read his work, consider doing it now and let his legacy live on.Rest In Power, David Graeber.— Owen Jones 🌹 (@OwenJones84) September 3, 2020
I still remember reading the story of "Eric" a young guy working in IT at a job where no one needed him to actually do his job, he was merely hired to postpone a dispute between his bosses indefinitely, and never do anything. The story of personal self destruction that followed rang very true to me, even without capitalism work is important to people, it's a part of their identity and feeling of self worth. We want to know that we are good at something, good for something, and denying a person that is just cruel.
I still remember reading the story of "Eric" a young guy working in IT at a job where no one needed him to actually do his job, he was merely hired to postpone a dispute between his bosses indefinitely, and never do anything. The story of personal self destruction that followed rang very true to me, even without capitalism work is important to people, it's a part of their identity and feeling of self worth. We want to know that we are good at something, good for something, and denying a person that is just cruel.