Author: Silvia Hernando Carrera

Is work killing us? The daily grind, even in its most mundane form, poses physical risks and mental health challenges. A legal notice should be slapped on our screens like a cigarette pack: “work kills,” reminding us of the toll it takes on our well-being. From the speculation of robots taking over to the contemplation of a post-work society, the conversation around the true purpose and value of work is evolving. David Graeber’s concept of “bullshit jobs” sheds light on the meaningless roles many of us find ourselves in. In the world of Marisa, an advertising executive drowning in monotony,…