We Don't Want Jobs!

We don't want jobs, we want to make art! You can read Amie's viral substack article here and pre-order WNYA here. 00:00 Introduction and Podcast Captain Hat 01:22 Discussing the Viral Essay on Not Wanting a Job 01:59 The Taboo of Not Wanting a Job 03:09 Capitalism and Meaningless Work 05:36 Artists and the Value of Work 15:21 Anti-Work Movement and Personal Reflections 18:44 Outsourcing Drudgery and Job Satisfaction 28:33 Middle-Class Jobs and Psychological Impact 30:08 Navigating New Territory: Vulnerability in Work Discussions 30:40 Viral Post Impact: Emotional and Psychological Strain 32:13 Criticism and Personal Reflections 33:42 Privilege and Its Role in the Conversation 39:03 Systemic Issues vs. Personal Empowerment 46:31 The Future of Work in the Age of AI 51:44 The Value of Education and University Degrees 54:31 Empowering Artists: A Call to Action 55:34 Book Launch and Community Engagement 59:03 Final Thoughts and Gratitude