> It's a new kind of exploitation we haven't really faced before.

I think the industrial world would love to disagree. Working at a factory my grandma would have carefully regulated break times, food times, etc. All controlled by a central clock for everyone on shift.

It makes sense when you consider factory line workers as part of the machine, but it's also kinda bullshit from a human perspective.

And that was after the big wins of the labor movement in the early 1900's. Imagine how bad it was in the late 1800's.

The new innovation our generation introduced is that because everyone is supposed to be following their dream and passion, you not only have to be a good worker, you also have to love it. If you don't, you are expected to perform the part of someone who does.