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I'm a big Graeber fan, and it's a good book; but one can get the gist of the phenomenon from the original viral essay: https://www.strike.coop/bullshit-jobs/

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This is quite common with many recent books: they are an extended essay. Most essays: an extension of one catchy phrase.

And after that go on a speaking tour for big $ repeating the same points.

I tried reading the book, but stopped mid-way as it goes too far in unfounded deliberations. The essay is straight to the point.

Read the essay, ditch the book.

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