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> Antiwork is also a rejection of what we regard as pointless or immoral work. This might include any form of forced or subtly coerced labour, work that serves
by kaybe 12y ago
> Antiwork is also a rejection of what we regard as pointless or immoral work. This might include any form of forced or subtly coerced labour, work that serves no positive purpose (in the opinion of those doing the work), work that has harmful consequences (physical, psychological, environmental), etc.
Work for clean water, plentiful food etc is not pointless, so I think it doesn't qualify.
- calinet6 12y agoBut there are parts of that work, and parts of other work, that seem pointless on the surface, but in fact have a very specific and necessary part of the system ensuring the end goal. Someone might just be a paper pusher, literally organizing papers, something that seems entirely pointless busy work—but someone needs to do that organization, within the context of the system, to ensure its function. People should know their function and how it impacts the end result that their organization achieves, but it is not guaranteed to be full of meaning and glory. There is something noble, and virtuous about it, still. It is a contribution to a system which enables the function of society, which by all measures improves as a result, on average. Why not call it virtue?
- TeMPOraL 12y agoI think if you just went and explained to people the very reason why their jobs are actually important, many would find virtue in them. Being a part of a chain required for something you think is important also feels important.