#3 Matt Klein: “We are negotiating our time back from work”

26/01/2025 55 min Temporada 1 Episodio 3

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Episode Synopsis

Matt Klein is an award-winning cultural theorist, strategist, and writer renowned for his insights into societal trends and digital culture.
His present role is Head of Foresight at Reddit and running his award-winning publication ZINE (which you should subscribe to!). As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Matt collaborates with brands, the UN, investors, philanthropists and press to navigate the complexities of the modern world. I speak to him on if slowing down, and re-defining our careers for ourselves is a macro-movement in the zeitgeist. 

In this episode we cover: 
Lazy Girl Jobs and the Great Resignation
Our mass desire to renegotiate our time back at work
How social media makes our public image always-on  
How to fend off the hungry content monster 
How capitalism sells you wellness 
How spending a day with a child can help you slow down 

Mentions:
The Century of the Self (2002) Documentary by Adam Curtis
Future Shock, Alvin Toffler 
Theory of Self-Preservation, Irving Goffman 
Big Brothers, Big Sisters: https://www.bbbs.org/
Team Human, Douglas Rushkoff 

Links: 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kleinkleinklein/
KleinKleinKlein.com

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