“Your worth as a human being is fundamentally separate from your productivity, but capitalism makes this impossible to believe”
Agree
- System conditions us from childhood
- Identity becomes inseparable from output
- Burnout reveals the programming clearly
- Worth should be inherent not earned
Disagree
- Contribution defines purpose in community
- Productivity reflects values and discipline
- Growth requires measurable progress forward
- Achievement creates legitimate self-esteem
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