David Graeber
United KingdomanthropologistMaleb. 19617.6Global Dominance: 0.01%David Graeber (1961-2020) was an influential American anthropologist, activist, and author, known for his work on economic anthropology and critiques of capitalism. He gained significant recognition for his book 'Debt: The First 5,000 Years' and was a prominent figure in the Occupy Wall Street movement, advocating for social justice and economic equity. Graeber's thought-provoking ideas challenged conventional narratives about society, economics, and human history, positioning him as a key voice in contemporary social theory.
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David Graeber coined the term 'Bullshit-Jobs' to describe jobs that even the workers consider unnecessary.
Warum sinnlose Arbeit uns auslaugt
Switzerland· 2026-06-21
David Graeber is an anthropologist whose work influenced the author's understanding of Palaeolithic humans.
‘They take you out of life, out of time’: a journey into Spain’s astonishing cave paintings | ArchaeologyUnited Kingdom· 2026-06-02
The anthropologist David Graeber characterised Marxism as a theoretical discourse about revolutionary strategy.
It is no surprise people are inclined towards radical direct action given the level of dereliction in Dublin – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-01
David Graeber's book 'Bullshit Jobs' explores the bureaucracy that people often resent.
Чем заняться дома: «Хамнет», Куценко, бюрократия и самые умные животные
Russia· 2026-02-07
David Graeber is quoted regarding the origins of impersonal, commercial markets in theft.
Copyrighted art, mobile phones, Greenland: welcome to our age of shameless theft | Jonathan LiewUnited Kingdom· 2026-01-28
David Graeber is cited for his views on the moral implications of money and its impact on society.
¿Para qué sirve el dinero? | EL PAÍS Semanal
Spain· 2025-12-25
Some of Kemp's arguments align with those of David Graeber in The Dawn of Everything.
Lecții după 5.000 de ani de prăbușiri civilizaționale: societățile construite pe concentrare excesivă a bogăției și puterii poartă în ele propriile premise ale colapsului
Romania· 2025-12-02
David Graeber discusses the concept of unnecessary work in his book 'Bullshit Jobs'.
Kako delati tako, kot ustvarjajo umetniki?
Slovenia· 2025-11-04
David Graeber is mentioned in relation to the themes of Cotillard's performance in a capitalism redemption story.
Marion Cotillard at 50: the actor’s 20 best films – ranked! | FilmUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-02
David Graeber was an anthropologist known for his work on the concept of bullshit jobs.
Rutger Bregman, historien : « Pour changer le monde, il faut être le plus pragmatique possible »
France· 2025-09-15
David Graeber is referenced for his critique of 'bullshit jobs' in the context of AI's impact on the labor market.
Never mind the botlickers, ‘AI’ is just normal technology – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-08-17
David Graeber co-authored a lengthy book that Nana Soares found difficult to concentrate on.
Para driblar ansiedade e falta de concentração, leitores abraçam livros curtos; seleção inclui obras de Annie Ernaux, Conceição Evaristo e Ailton Krenak
Brazil· 2025-07-12
David Graeber explains that magnates want to appear as martyrs rather than heirs.
60 horas laborales... o cuando se trabaja hasta el colapso
Mexico· 2025-06-29
David Graeber observed that the ultimate hidden truth of the world is that it is something that we make, and could just as easily make differently.
Harder life for children - Newspaper
Pakistan· 2025-06-21
David Graeber criticized the creation of unnecessary jobs to keep people occupied.
Más ocio y menos trabajo: por qué queremos más tiempo para nosotros | IdeasSpain· 2025-06-13
David Graeber is referenced for his arguments regarding the historical roots of universal values.
Sobre la educación universal
Uruguay· 2025-05-23
David Graeber is mentioned for his contributions to the understanding of human history.
Cristina Carvalhal procura a segunda temporada da humanidade | Teatro
Portugal· 2025-05-15
David Graeber had a highly technical term for such positions: bullshit jobs.
No, you’re not fine just the way you are: time to quit your pointless job, become morally ambitious and change the world | Life and styleUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-19
David Graeber was an influential anthropologist and anarchist activist who passed away in 2020.
Οσα ξέρατε για την ιστορία του ανθρώπινου είδους, είναι λάθος
Greece· 2025-04-17
