Why We're All Burning Out – Byung-Chul Han's Warning to the World [video]
The video discusses philosopher Byung-Chul Han's critique of capitalism's effects on society, emphasizing burnout and alienation from societal pressures for success. It contrasts disciplinary with achievement-oriented mindsets and intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation concerns.
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The YouTube video explores philosopher Byung-Chul Han's views on capitalism's adverse impacts on contemporary society. Han criticizes the societal pressure for success and self-enhancement, attributing it to burnout and alienation. The content delves into the shift from a disciplinary to an achievement-focused society, contrasting the "negativity of Should" with the "positivity of Can" mindsets. It also examines the efficacy of intrinsic versus extrinsic motivation, highlighting concerns regarding the pitfalls of excessive self-betterment and accomplishment.
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