Date: Fri, 5 Feb 1999 23:12:36 +0100
From: Erik <erikb-AT-agoranet.be>
Subject: Re: Zero Work, Work Resistance


At 15:44 -0500 05-02-1999, Unleesh-AT-aol.com wrote:
>I am very interested in an anarchism which deconstructs the Work Ethic. Ever
>since the advent of "totalitarian agriculture", a work insanity has siezed
>humans and they have worked anywhere from 8-13 hours a day. I don't understand
>this, I don't think it's healthy, and I think we need to seriously question
>any society which tries to impose so much work upon us (and even worse when we
>become the self oppressor and impose it upon ourselves). Hunter-gatherers and
>primitive horticulturalists spend very little time on work, a great deal of
>time on festivity, and a large amount of time resting and lounging. Sounds
>like me! They also seem to work in spurts, when inspired. Also sounds like me.
>
>Bob Black has written an excellent book, The Abolition of Work. Anyone care to
>open a discussion?

yes, but on a pub-level. the snitch is a good writer, albeit not a too
original one. anyone being around the last 20-40 years is not a bit
impressed by this abolition of work piece. been there done that...

erik