This Is Such Bullshit
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Bullshit Jobs
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Author : David Graeber
language : en
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Release Date : 2019-05-07
Bullshit Jobs written by David Graeber and has been published by Simon & Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-05-07 with Business & Economics categories.
From bestselling writer David Graeber—“a master of opening up thought and stimulating debate” (Slate)—a powerful argument against the rise of meaningless, unfulfilling jobs…and their consequences. Does your job make a meaningful contribution to the world? In the spring of 2013, David Graeber asked this question in a playful, provocative essay titled “On the Phenomenon of Bullshit Jobs.” It went viral. After one million online views in seventeen different languages, people all over the world are still debating the answer. There are hordes of people—HR consultants, communication coordinators, telemarketing researchers, corporate lawyers—whose jobs are useless, and, tragically, they know it. These people are caught in bullshit jobs. Graeber explores one of society’s most vexing and deeply felt concerns, indicting among other villains a particular strain of finance capitalism that betrays ideals shared by thinkers ranging from Keynes to Lincoln. “Clever and charismatic” (The New Yorker), Bullshit Jobs gives individuals, corporations, and societies permission to undergo a shift in values, placing creative and caring work at the center of our culture. This book is for everyone who wants to turn their vocation back into an avocation and “a thought-provoking examination of our working lives” (Financial Times).
This Is Such Bullshit
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Author : Susan Cohen B. Comm DHHP
language : en
Publisher: Balboa Press
Release Date : 2022-01-28
This Is Such Bullshit written by Susan Cohen B. Comm DHHP and has been published by Balboa Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-01-28 with Self-Help categories.
I am aiming to, and hopefully accomplishing, the task of uncovering the evil of misinformation and untruths that abound in our (flat? round?) world. I endeavour to awaken your instinct that will guide you to truths, to true knowledge, as well as uncovering your own deeply buried childlike questioning of everything and all that you encounter. Take nothing for granted and never at face value!
On Bullshit
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Author : Harry G. Frankfurt
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2009-01-10
On Bullshit written by Harry G. Frankfurt and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-01-10 with Philosophy categories.
The #1 New York Times bestseller that explains why bullshit is far more dangerous than lying One of the most salient features of our culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted. Most people are rather confident of their ability to recognize bullshit and to avoid being taken in by it. So the phenomenon has not aroused much deliberate concern. We have no clear understanding of what bullshit is, why there is so much of it, or what functions it serves. And we lack a conscientiously developed appreciation of what it means to us. In other words, as Harry Frankfurt writes, "we have no theory." Frankfurt, one of the world's most influential moral philosophers, attempts to build such a theory here. With his characteristic combination of philosophical acuity, psychological insight, and wry humor, Frankfurt proceeds by exploring how bullshit and the related concept of humbug are distinct from lying. He argues that bullshitters misrepresent themselves to their audience not as liars do, that is, by deliberately making false claims about what is true. In fact, bullshit need not be untrue at all. Rather, bullshitters seek to convey a certain impression of themselves without being concerned about whether anything at all is true. They quietly change the rules governing their end of the conversation so that claims about truth and falsity are irrelevant. Frankfurt concludes that although bullshit can take many innocent forms, excessive indulgence in it can eventually undermine the practitioner's capacity to tell the truth in a way that lying does not. Liars at least acknowledge that it matters what is true. By virtue of this, Frankfurt writes, bullshit is a greater enemy of the truth than lies are.
Social Media Is Bullshit
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Author : B. J. Mendelson
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2012-09-04
Social Media Is Bullshit written by B. J. Mendelson and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-09-04 with Business & Economics categories.
A provocative look at social media that dispels the hype and tells you all you need to know about using the Web to expand your business If you listen to the pundits, Internet gurus, marketing consultants, and even the mainstream media, you could think social media was the second coming. When it comes to business, they declare that it's revolutionizing advertising, PR, customer relations—everything. And they all agree: it is here to stay. In this lively, insightful guide, journalist and social critic B.J. Mendelson skillfully debunks the myths of social media. He illustrates how the notion of "social media" first came to prominence, why it has become such a powerful presence in the marketing field, and who stands to benefit each time it's touted in the press. He shows you why all the Facebook friends and Twitter followers in the world mean nothing to you and your business without old-fashioned, real-world connections. He examines popular tales of social media "success," and reveals some unsettling truths behind the surface. And he tells you how to best harness the potential of the Internet—without spending a fortune in the process. Social media is bullshit. This book gives the knowledge and tools you really need to connect with customers and grow your brand.
The Dictionary Of Bullshit
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Author : Nick Webb
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2007-06-28
The Dictionary Of Bullshit written by Nick Webb and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-06-28 with English language categories.
Without language, we cannot think. Most of us wouldn't have a problem with that because these days nobody has a problem. We have issues, possibly opportunities. If we are unlucky, we may face challenges. Business, politics, self-help, marketing, the media, statistics, science and local government are all rich sources of bullshit that author Nick Webb has scrupulously mined for this indispensable guide to navigating this all pervasive and tricksy linguistic phenomenon. Much bullshit is merely absurd or fun. An apartment advertised as a studio flat is so cramped that nobody has sex in it without putting a limb out of the window. But there is also capital 'B', weapons-grade Bullshit that sneaks into our minds like heavy metal pollution. Moral content and personal responsibility have drained out of such Bullshit - just one of the reasons why it is so appealing to shifty politicians and senior executives in expensive suits. Serious and funny, angry and shamelessly opinionated, "The Dictionary of Bullshit" cuts to the chase of corporate speak.
Bullshit And Philosophy
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Author : Gary L. Hardcastle
language : en
Publisher: Open Court
Release Date : 2011-09-30
Bullshit And Philosophy written by Gary L. Hardcastle and has been published by Open Court this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-09-30 with Philosophy categories.
Popular interest in bullshit — and its near relative, truthiness — is at an all-time high, but the subject has a rich philosophical history, with Hobbes, Locke, Hume, and Kant all weighing in on the matter. Here, contemporary philosophers reflect on bullshit from epistemological, ethical, metaphysical, historical, and political points of view. Tackling questions including what is bullshit, what does it do, is it a passing fad, and can it ever be eliminated, the book is a guide and resource for the many who find bullshit worth pondering.
Calling Bullshit
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Author : Carl T. Bergstrom
language : en
Publisher: Random House
Release Date : 2020-08-04
Calling Bullshit written by Carl T. Bergstrom and has been published by Random House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-04 with Political Science categories.
Bullshit isn’t what it used to be. Now, two science professors give us the tools to dismantle misinformation and think clearly in a world of fake news and bad data. “A modern classic . . . a straight-talking survival guide to the mean streets of a dying democracy and a global pandemic.”—Wired Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news abound and it’s increasingly difficult to know what’s true. Our media environment has become hyperpartisan. Science is conducted by press release. Startup culture elevates bullshit to high art. We are fairly well equipped to spot the sort of old-school bullshit that is based in fancy rhetoric and weasel words, but most of us don’t feel qualified to challenge the avalanche of new-school bullshit presented in the language of math, science, or statistics. In Calling Bullshit, Professors Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West give us a set of powerful tools to cut through the most intimidating data. You don’t need a lot of technical expertise to call out problems with data. Are the numbers or results too good or too dramatic to be true? Is the claim comparing like with like? Is it confirming your personal bias? Drawing on a deep well of expertise in statistics and computational biology, Bergstrom and West exuberantly unpack examples of selection bias and muddled data visualization, distinguish between correlation and causation, and examine the susceptibility of science to modern bullshit. We have always needed people who call bullshit when necessary, whether within a circle of friends, a community of scholars, or the citizenry of a nation. Now that bullshit has evolved, we need to relearn the art of skepticism.
The Friction Project
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Author : Robert I. Sutton
language : en
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Release Date : 2024-01-30
The Friction Project written by Robert I. Sutton and has been published by St. Martin's Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-01-30 with Business & Economics categories.
The definitive guide to eliminating the forces that make it harder, more complicated, or downright impossible to get things done in organizations. Find out why Adam Grant says "If every leader took the ideas in this book seriously, the world would be a less miserable, more productive place." Every organization is plagued by destructive friction. Yet some forms of friction are incredibly useful, and leaders who attempt to improve workplace efficiency often make things even worse. Drawing from seven years of hands-on research, The Friction Project by bestselling authors Robert I. Sutton and Huggy Rao teaches readers how to become “friction fixers.” Sutton and Rao kick off the book by unpacking how skilled friction fixers think and act like trustees of others’ time. They provide friction forensics to help readers identify where to avert and repair bad organizational friction and where to maintain and inject good friction. Then their help pyramid shows how friction fixers do their work, from reframing friction troubles they can’t fix right now, so they feel less threatening, to designing and repairing organizations. The heart of the book digs into the causes and solutions for five of the most common and damaging friction troubles: oblivious leaders, addition sickness, broken connections, jargon monoxide, and fast and frenzied people and teams. Sound familiar? Sutton and Rao are here to help. They wrap things up with lessons for leading your own friction project, including linking little things to big things; the power of civility, caring, and love for propelling designs and repairs; and embracing the mess that is an inevitable part of the process (while still trying to clean it up).
Calamities Of Exile
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Author : Lawrence Weschler
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 1999-04
Calamities Of Exile written by Lawrence Weschler and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999-04 with Political Science categories.
"These three essays, these novellas--call them what you will--are extraordinary tales about excruciating modern themes: individual responsibility, national identity, and courage. In each case, the reader has to ask himself: What would I have done? 3 halftones. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Wheel Of Time Reread Books 13 14
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Author : Leigh Butler
language : en
Publisher: Tor Books
Release Date : 2014-06-17
Wheel Of Time Reread Books 13 14 written by Leigh Butler and has been published by Tor Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-17 with Literary Criticism categories.
The Wheel of Time Reread on Tor.com is an extensive analysis of Robert Jordan's epic fantasy series, covering the material chapter by chapter. Join Leigh Butler as she summarizes the chapters and comments on the ongoing mysteries of the series, gender issues, politics, history, and the many Crowning Moments of Awesome. Volume 5 of the collected Tor.com Wheel of Time Reread covers books 13 and 14 of The Wheel of Time: Towers of Midnight and A Memory of Light co-authored by Brandon Sanderson. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.