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grimja's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
informative
reflective
tense
slow-paced
3.75
itst's review against another edition
5.0
The observations, concepts, and conclusions this book contains, will at some point be seen as obvious. Hopefully sooner rather than later.
In a recent interview* in the newspaper ZEIT, chancellor Scholz said: »As a social democrat, I tend to take a Lutheran view: Ultimately, it is a moral duty to work.«
And here it is the notion of work as the fulfillment of a duty for god, alive and kicking in 21st century policy.
*25th January 2024, »Der Geist ist aus der Flasche.«
In a recent interview* in the newspaper ZEIT, chancellor Scholz said: »As a social democrat, I tend to take a Lutheran view: Ultimately, it is a moral duty to work.«
And here it is the notion of work as the fulfillment of a duty for god, alive and kicking in 21st century policy.
*25th January 2024, »Der Geist ist aus der Flasche.«
forestbiiird's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
4.75
The main idea and the stories are just so powerful, that I'm willing to overlook some unbacked claims (such as most of Hollywood stars being children of actors). The book should be read with a grain of salt, but it's very, very thought-provoking.
joekelly37's review against another edition
5.0
Pretty much ideal as a provocative analysis of the malaise of the modern economy. Playful, easy to read, and for the most part convincing but definitely never less than interesting.
winterfinch's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
I didn’t agree with some of the politics in the politics chapter and kinda skimmed it because I didn’t find that chapter interesting (just how in the weeds he got on the viewpoint, not that I mind reading different viewpoints than mine) but otherwise great writing and think piece. I generally agree most corporate jobs are bullshit.
lumbra's review against another edition
informative
reflective
medium-paced
4.0
A good exploration into the perverse pointlesness and sadism of employment in the modern day. The possible reasons why were numerous and complex and could have been made clearer.
franchely's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
5.0