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Yes, this is a modern post Industrial Revolution phenomenon. |
<blockquote>Yes, this is a modern post Industrial Revolution phenomenon. |
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In the distant past, when you met someone new, they asked who you are in relation to your tribe and family. |
In the distant past, when you met someone new, they asked who you are in relation to your tribe and family. |
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Now, they ask what you do for the economy as an economic unit. |
Now, they ask what you do for the economy as an economic unit. |
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It’s fun to rebel against the current culture by asking someone who they are instead of what they do. |
It’s fun to rebel against the current culture by asking someone who they are instead of what they do. </blockquote>https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37607455 |
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Revision as of 22:26, 21 September 2023
Yes, this is a modern post Industrial Revolution phenomenon.
In the distant past, when you met someone new, they asked who you are in relation to your tribe and family.
Now, they ask what you do for the economy as an economic unit.
It’s fun to rebel against the current culture by asking someone who they are instead of what they do.