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What Happens When Work Stops Making Sense?: The 21st-Century Shift Reshaping Life & Work

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What Happens When Work Stops Making Sense?

The 21st-Century Shift Reshaping Life & Work

We told people their job was their identity. Then we built machines to do those jobs better. Now we're staring at a future where millions have no economic role — in a culture that says economic value is the only kind that matters. So what happens next? This isn't about giving up. It's about waking up.

June 17, 2025 · 5 min read

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