Death of Homo Economicus - Work, Debt and the Myth of Endless Accumulation Fleming PeterPaperback
Death of Homo Economicus - Work, Debt and the Myth of Endless Accumulation Fleming PeterPaperback In today's workplaces we work harder and longer, labouring under the illusion that this will bring us…
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Death of Homo Economicus - Work, Debt and the Myth of Endless Accumulation Fleming PeterPaperback
In today's workplaces we work harder and longer, labouring under the illusion that this will bring us more wealth. The Death of Homo Economicus explores the origin of this oppressive myth, in order to destroy it. As this myth becomes increasingly preposterous, it's time to understand why we believe in it, and where it came from.
Today, this persona, driven by competition and ego, is used by politicians and managers to draw a veil over the terrible reality of work under capitalism. The story begins with the creation of a fake persona labelled the 'dollar-hunting man', invented by economists Adam Smith and Friedrich Hayek. Creeping into all aspects of life, the desire to constantly compete and accumulate must be resisted if we are to create a better way of life for