Luke Smith discusses the prevalence of “BS jobs” in the modern economy, referencing David Graeber’s book and related ideas.

• The modern economy is largely inefficient, with many jobs being unnecessary.
• Around 70% of work efforts contribute minimally to productivity.
• Most jobs in big cities and corporations are considered useless or harmful.
• The “anti-work” movement advocates for reduced work weeks and less soul-crushing jobs.
• David Graeber’s book “BS Jobs” highlights the phenomenon of meaningless work.
• Many people admit their jobs do not contribute meaningfully to society.
• Graeber’s thesis includes four main points about the prevalence and impact of BS jobs.
• Subcontracting layers in the military exemplify bureaucratic inefficiency.
• Polls indicate a significant portion of people believe their jobs are meaningless.
• Private sector jobs can be as inefficient as public sector jobs.
• The distinction between public and private sectors is often blurred.
• Inflation and an inefficient monetary system contribute to the prevalence of BS jobs.
• Harder money, such as gold or Bitcoin, could reduce the need for meaningless jobs.
• Universal Basic Income (UBI) is proposed as a solution but may exacerbate issues.
• UBI could lead to increased inflation and economic instability.
• Inflationary currencies force people to work more due to diminishing savings.
• The concept of being an “employee” selling time is a modern development.
• Historical work models focused on task completion rather than hourly labor.
• Certain jobs, like museum guards, exemplify extreme inefficiency.
• The pandemic lockdowns highlighted the distinction between essential and non-essential jobs.
• Many office jobs involve minimal productive work, mostly administrative tasks.
• UBI proponents argue it provides financial independence, but critics worry about reduced work motivation.
• Hyper-productive firms can afford to maintain bureaucratic inefficiencies.
• The solution to BS jobs may lie in cultural shifts and economic reforms.
• Hard money systems promote saving and reduce the need for constant work.
• Keynesian economics and fast money contribute to economic inefficiencies.
• Post-scarcity economics envision a world with abundant resources, reducing the need for work.
• The current economic system rewards consumption and discourages saving.
• An economy focused on self-sufficiency would have a lower GDP but be more stable.
• Theoretical solutions to BS jobs include both UBI and harder money, but their implementations differ.
• The role of government and monetary policy is crucial in shaping job efficiency.
• Work culture and societal values influence perceptions of job importance.

• Many modern jobs are unnecessary, contributing little to productivity.
• Bureaucratic inefficiency is prevalent in both public and private sectors.
• Inflationary monetary systems force constant work to maintain value.
• Historical work models focused on task completion, not hourly labor.
• UBI might worsen economic issues through increased inflation.
• Hard money promotes saving and reduces the need for constant work.
• Post-scarcity economics envision abundant resources, reducing work needs.
• An economy focused on self-sufficiency would have a lower GDP.
• Work culture and societal values shape perceptions of job importance.
• Government and monetary policy are crucial in job efficiency.

• “The modern economy is more or less entirely fake.”
• “Most jobs out there are utter nonsense.”
• “Huge swaths of people spend their days performing tasks they secretly believe do not need to be performed.”
• “The moral and spiritual damage that comes from the situation is profound.”
• “We have this novel idea that you can be this thing called an employee.”
• “It’s nice that Graeber has brought to the public attention this concept.”
• “The solution to BS jobs is harder money.”
• “UBI could lead to increased inflation and economic instability.”
• “Inflationary currencies force people to work more due to diminishing savings.”
• “The current economic system rewards consumption and discourages saving.”
• “An economy focused on self-sufficiency would have a lower GDP.”
• “Work culture and societal values influence perceptions of job importance.”
• “Hyper-productive firms can afford to maintain bureaucratic inefficiencies.”
• “The concept of being an ‘employee’ selling time is a modern development.”
• “Historical work models focused on task completion rather than hourly labor.”
• “The pandemic lockdowns highlighted the distinction between essential and non-essential jobs.”
• “Many office jobs involve minimal productive work, mostly administrative tasks.”
• “The role of government and monetary policy is crucial in shaping job efficiency.”
• “Post-scarcity economics envision a world with abundant resources, reducing the need for work.”
• “Theoretical solutions to BS jobs include both UBI and harder money.”

• Minimal meal prepping, mainly using a slow cooker for meat.
• Prioritizing productive tasks and seeking efficiency improvements.
• Avoiding reliance on inflationary currencies.
• Saving and investing in harder currencies like gold or Bitcoin.
• Questioning the necessity and efficiency of tasks at work.
• Reducing unnecessary consumption and focusing on essential needs.
• Advocating for work that contributes meaningfully to society.
• Balancing work and personal life to avoid burnout.
• Seeking financial independence through prudent saving.
• Emphasizing self-sufficiency and reducing dependency on external systems.
• Critically evaluating economic policies and their impact on personal finances.
• Promoting a work culture that values productivity and meaningful contributions.
• Avoiding jobs that feel soul-crushing or meaningless.
• Engaging in continuous learning and improvement.
• Reflecting on the broader impact of one’s work on society.

• Around 70% of work efforts contribute minimally to productivity.
• Most jobs in big cities and corporations are considered useless or harmful.
• Many people admit their jobs do not contribute meaningfully to society.
• Polls indicate a significant portion of people believe their jobs are meaningless.
• Private sector jobs can be as inefficient as public sector jobs.
• The distinction between public and private sectors is often blurred.
• Inflationary monetary systems force constant work to maintain value.
• Historical work models focused on task completion, not hourly labor.
• The pandemic lockdowns highlighted the distinction between essential and non-essential jobs.
• Many office jobs involve minimal productive work, mostly administrative tasks.
• UBI proponents argue it provides financial independence, but critics worry about reduced work motivation.
• Hyper-productive firms can afford to maintain bureaucratic inefficiencies.
• Hard money systems promote saving and reduce the need for constant work.
• Post-scarcity economics envision a world with abundant resources, reducing work needs.
• The current economic system rewards consumption and discourages saving.
• An economy focused on self-sufficiency would have a lower GDP.
• Government and monetary policy are crucial in shaping job efficiency.
• Work culture and societal values influence perceptions of job importance.
• Theoretical solutions to BS jobs include both UBI and harder money.
• The role of government and monetary policy is crucial in job efficiency.

• Bullshit Jobs Book by David Graeber
• Reddit forum “anti-work”
• Polls by YouGov and other organizations
• Historical comparisons to medieval Europe
• Examples from the pandemic lockdowns
• Keynesian economics and monetary policy
• Post-scarcity economics and related theories
• Universal Basic Income (UBI) proposals
• Bitcoin and gold as examples of hard money

Many modern jobs are meaningless, and solutions lie in economic reforms and shifting societal values.

• Consider the broader impact of your work on society and personal fulfillment.
• Question the necessity and efficiency of tasks at work.
• Save and invest in harder currencies like gold or Bitcoin.
• Avoid unnecessary consumption and focus on essential needs.
• Seek financial independence through prudent saving.
• Promote a work culture that values productivity and meaningful contributions.
• Reflect on the historical models of work and their relevance today.
• Critically evaluate economic policies and their impact on personal finances.
• Engage in continuous learning and improvement.
• Prioritize productive tasks and seek efficiency improvements.
• Balance work and personal life to avoid burnout.
• Advocate for work that contributes meaningfully to society.
• Reduce dependency on inflationary currencies.
• Minimize reliance on bureaucratic inefficiencies.
• Emphasize self-sufficiency and reducing dependency on external systems.
• Consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of Universal Basic Income.
• Be aware of the role of government and monetary policy in job efficiency.
• Understand the implications of post-scarcity economics on work.
• Avoid jobs that feel soul-crushing or meaningless.
• Engage with theories and discussions on economic reforms.