Rosie Spinks says, “Everyone I know is worried about work,” whether “finding a job, keeping the one they have, or what will happen when the work they do no longer exists.” Does that ring true for you? Let us know in today's poll . . . 🔘
I appreciate you wanting to have this conversation. I would love to see you consider what workers could do as a collective (not as individuals) to reclaim our agency and pursue a better future. Often times this issue of work is discussed at the individual level, but I believe that if we want to create a better world (not a world where only the rich thrive/survive - per the book referenced in the newsletter you shared - Survival of the Richest) we need to shift from thinking as individuals to thinking as a collective. Sure, some individuals can get by, or perhaps even thrive in this new world by carving out our own jobs. I believe it’s actually expected that the majority of jobs will soon be freelance (which means the majority of workers will soon lose healthcare, 401k, and other benefits.) Each of us can try to build our own path, but I believe we’ll reach a much better outcome for everyone if we join forces and work together to create a better world. This means engaging in community, organizing, and advocating for better conditions and regulations as a collective.
I appreciate you wanting to have this conversation. I would love to see you consider what workers could do as a collective (not as individuals) to reclaim our agency and pursue a better future. Often times this issue of work is discussed at the individual level, but I believe that if we want to create a better world (not a world where only the rich thrive/survive - per the book referenced in the newsletter you shared - Survival of the Richest) we need to shift from thinking as individuals to thinking as a collective. Sure, some individuals can get by, or perhaps even thrive in this new world by carving out our own jobs. I believe it’s actually expected that the majority of jobs will soon be freelance (which means the majority of workers will soon lose healthcare, 401k, and other benefits.) Each of us can try to build our own path, but I believe we’ll reach a much better outcome for everyone if we join forces and work together to create a better world. This means engaging in community, organizing, and advocating for better conditions and regulations as a collective.
Such a crucial point, thank you Guilia! I haven’t read that Rushkoff book yet, but I’m going to bump it to the top of my list 🙏