Why Traditional Employment May Be Intellectually Unhealthy
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Summary
The article argues that traditional employment (having a boss) is intellectually unhealthy, drawing a parallel to how modern diets are physically unhealthy. The author, based on years of observing startup founders, suggests that working for large organizations stifles creativity, autonomy, and intellectual growth, while working on one's own startup is more natural and fulfilling for the human mind.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledA normal job may be as bad for us intellectually as white flour or sugar is for us physically.
I've noticed a definite difference between programmers working on their own startups and those working for large organizations.
Technology tends to separate normal from natural.
Article URL: https://paulgraham.com/boss.html
Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48345282
Points: 14
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