David Graeber on Labor Policy and Societal Impact

„Look at labor policy. What's the point of making everybody work too much? It's not very useful. It is destroying the planet, actually. But it's great at keeping people off the streets.“

David GraeberDavid Graeber criticizes labor policy promoting overwork, harming the environment and society.
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David Graeber was an American anthropologist, anarchist, and activist known for his critical analyses of society and economics.

Critical reflection on labor policy and its impact on society and the environment by David Graeber.


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David Graeber (1961–2020) was an American anthropologist, anarchist, and author. He was known for his work in political anthropology and involvement in social movements such as Occupy Wall Street. His critiques of economic and political systems gained international attention.

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