Bullshit Jobs
Summary
Hosts Michael and Peter critique David Graeber’s *Bullshit Jobs*, arguing the book is meandering and lacks data. They dissect Graeber’s five job categories—flunkies, goons, duct tapers, box tickers, and taskmasters—finding many definitions imprecise or subjective. The episode highlights how self-reported surveys on job meaninglessness differ from objective metrics, concluding that while some corporate roles are redundant, Graeber’s broader thesis lacks empirical support.
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