The Myth of “Do What You Love” — Why Passion Became a Trap скачать в хорошем качестве

The Myth of “Do What You Love” — Why Passion Became a Trap

Everyone says “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” But that idea is historically new — and structurally impossible for most people. In this video, we explore how the “do what you love” myth came from post-war prosperity, was sold by the creative economy, and now fuels burnout, low wages, and career shame. Using history, sociology, and modern labor data, we break down: • How work functioned before passion was required • Why stability disappeared after the 1970s • How hustle culture replaced security • Why creative jobs became emotional traps • And who actually profits from the dream This is not a motivational talk. It’s a reality check. If you’ve ever felt guilty for not loving your job — this video explains why that guilt isn’t do what you love myth passion economy creative burnout millennial work culture gen z career anxiety labor history hustle culture work identity capitalism and creativity post-war economy