Episode 1: How did Modern Work become so dysfunctional?

Despite significant human progress in numerous fields, the nature of work has stagnated, becoming a source of absurdity and dysfunction. This stagnation is not due to peak organisational evolution but rather a pervasive "magnetic nonsense" that discourages independent thought and leads to ineffective practices. Dismal employee engagement, endless corporate scandals, and widespread work-related stress indicate the extent of this dysfunction, which persists despite numerous costly interventions. Simplistic solutions and management fads fail because they do not address the complex interplay of internal and external factors driving these issues. To comprehend this state and envision a better work future, the podcast series "Magnetic Nonsense" will explore insights from various disciplines. Ultimately, the aim is to understand the origins of this "nonsense" and identify ways to challenge the detrimental belief systems that perpetuate it.Excerpts from Magnetic Nonsense: A Short History of Bullshit at Work and How to Make it Go AwayPoscast audio generated by Google Notebook LM