Actual People
Welcome to Actual People, an unfiltered exploration of individual and societal shifts in a world undergoing tremendous change.
I open up about my own experiences in order to dive into social and cultural phenomena, positive developments, and collective pain.
We look at survival, endurance, strength, triumph and despair while imagining a future with creative joy and hope.
Each episode is dedicated to meaningful conversations about the evolving landscape of our lives and the power of our own creativity and imagination to make magic.
Actual People
S2E19 - An End to Stupid Work
Are we really getting work done, or just pretending en masse? We're working ourselves to death & getting little done. How do we fix it? Interview with former Washington Post reporter and director of Better Life Labs, Brigid Schulte.
This episode dives into:
- Overwork Culture
- The Behavioral Psychology of Work
- The Importance of "Real Work" vs. "Stupid Work"
- Systemic Challenges
- Workplace Inequality
- Cultural Shifts and Public Policy
- A Vision for the Future
Grab Brigid Schulte's Books here:
Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life
Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time
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Written, directed, and executive produced by Chauncey Zalkin. Intro/Outro sound engineered by Eric Aaron. Photography by Alonza Mitchell with Design Consulting by Paper + Screen.
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