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Why Working Harder Is Making You Poorer and More Anxious (The Dutch Paradox)
Better Work: The Impact of Automation, Flexibilization and Intensification of Work
Monique Kremer, Robert Went, and Godfried Engbersen from the Netherlands Scientific Council for Government Policy (WRR) spent years analyzing the dark side of a seemingly perfect labor market. In their report 'Better Work: The Impact of Automation, Flexibilization and Intensification of Work,' they expose a brutal truth: despite record-low unemployment, nearly 20% of Dutch workers are on the verge of burnout. This video breaks down the three pillars of meaningful work—control over income, work, and life—and reveals how algorithms, flexible contracts, and emotional labor are systematically destroying our well-being. Discover why high pay can't buy back your autonomy, how the gig economy traps you in a permanent underclass, and the radical solutions proposed to rebuild a society where effort actually pays off.
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