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In defence of workism

In defence of workism

Update: 2025-05-14
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"Workism" is defined as the tendency to put work at the centre of one's identity and life meaning - and according to many recent commentators, it's a bad thing. Workism is said to throw life out of balance, and to expose workists to the risk of deep existential trauma if they lose their job. But according to this week's guest, the arguments against workism don't stack up.

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In defence of workism

In defence of workism

Australian Broadcasting Corporation