Tijd is goud
Jessica de Bloom
What the paper says
Time is honey While working conditions have improved over the centuries, with more autonomy and flexibility, workload and burnout have paradoxically increased. In this abbreviated version of my inaugural lecture, I propose that the pursuit of meaning, and freedom can lead to self-exploitation, exhaustion, and a weakened sense of community. I argue that neoliberal ideals, emphasizing individual freedom over social connections, are central to current workplace issues. Specifically, society’s focus on freedom has driven individuals to structure their lives around economic efficiency, effectively becoming “entrepreneurs of the self”. This shift forces people to prioritize productivity over social bonds, which may lead to burnout. I advocate for a rethinking of autonomy, which balances individual and social needs. In my future work, I aim to develop a new concept of autonomy that acknowledges both social and individual aspects of human nature. I also challenge the current view of leisure as merely serving work and call for a broader understanding of work and productivity. My vision for a post-work society views individuals as holistic beings, with lives outside of their paid jobs that are equally valuable and deserving of attention. This shift would promote sustainable work practices and a more balanced, fulfilling life for everyone.
Evidence weight
Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40
| F · citation impact | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
| M · momentum | 0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07 |
| V · venue signal | 0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03 |
| R · text relevance † | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
† Text relevance is estimated at 0.50 on the detail page — for your query’s actual relevance score, open this paper from a search result.