In his provocative book, Bullshit Jobs: A Theory , late anthropologist David Graeber explores a curious modern paradox: as technology advances, we aren't working less; instead, we are inventing millions of meaningless roles to keep ourselves busy. Expanding on his viral 2013 essay, Graeber argues that over half of all societal work is effectively pointless, leading to profound "spiritual violence" for those trapped in these roles. What is a "Bullshit Job"?
Graeber defines a bullshit job as a form of paid employment that is so completely pointless or harmful that even the person doing it cannot justify its existence. Crucially, part of the job requirement is to it isn't pointless. On Bullsh*t Jobs | David Graeber | RSA Replay Bullshit Jobs: A Theory