Posts by Sacha
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Field Theory: How's that working out for…, in reply to Emma Hart,
speechless
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Hard News: When the Weather is the News, in reply to Richard Aston,
It weirdly makes sense now
kids know stuff. oh, and congrats
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Hard News: Is that it?, in reply to BenWilson,
Time to seize control of the means of discussion
hack the blog
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Hard News: Is that it?, in reply to giovanni tiso,
None of these things are materially connected to the toilet cleaning itself.
We may have a different notion of 'materially connected'. Most work involves some manner of organisation and people in addition to tasks.
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Field Theory: How's that working out for…, in reply to Tom Beard,
pimped-out fist-mobile
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Hard News: Is that it?, in reply to giovanni tiso,
You are welcome to find whatever meaning in the work that you do, but not to extend the idea to others
Saying you are welcome to find a *lack* of meaning in work, but not to extend that to others seems an equally deficient argument.
Not claiming that all work is deeply satisfying but most cultures valued occupation before capitalism came on the scene. Work brings us into a different sort of relationship with ourselves and others, and with our social and political context. That has value.
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Hard News: Is that it?, in reply to Rich Lock,
I didn't eat one for three years after that.
me the same with watermelon and kiwifruit
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Hard News: Is that it?, in reply to BenWilson,
I brought an intimate knowledge of the works of Bertrand Russell to every customer buying gas.
nice
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Hard News: Is that it?, in reply to BenWilson,
But why weren't they doing it in the 80s, if there was always a portion of society so inclined?
Don't want philosphical distractions to take us away from that sort of question. Suits politicians all too well to ignore trends in youth employment, retirement, poverty, etc.
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Hard News: Is that it?, in reply to Rich Lock,
I spent six months picking capsicums in Queensland
bet you're really good at spotting the best ones in a vege shop now.