‘Being busy’ does not equate to being productive, and feeling productive, in the pursuit of our goals (both personal and work), is where many people derive meaning in their lives.

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So why do so many people report that modern work feels meaningless, even when they’re busy all day?

Think of it like this… if you simply wake up each day, eat, watch TV, eat some more, then go back to bed, you’re not going to feel your life is very meaningful.

This is because you’re not actively working towards your goals or accomplishing anything. You’re doing the same thing day in, day out. Similarly, if you simply work to live and do the same thing every day, you will likely struggle to find meaning in what you do.

This feeling of meaninglessness has been exacerbated by AI. AI has made it feel like anyone can do any job, and people are finding themselves in roles they were never qualified to fill, and are expected to perform faster and better than ever because they have AI to ‘help’.

AI has also made it possible for companies to embrace quick and frequent changes to strategies.........

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