Mon, 29 September 2014
Nikil Saval the Editor of N+1 Magazine and author of Cubed: A Secret History of the Workplace explains the history of White Collar work, the rise of office politics, the the split between factory and office workers, the history of monitoring workers, Scientific Management and the fight against unions, gender politics and salary caps, the historical origins of Google's work culture, the goal of the "action office" and the unintentional rise of the cubicle, the work offices of informality and speed, surveillance and work and the costs of work "liberation". Also Sarah Palin wants to bring truth back to 14 Pennsylvania Ave. Are Democrats going to lose the Senate, will President Obama fold to Republicans? Is Iowa about to elect its own Sarah Palin to the Senate? Ferguson Police wear "I am Darren Wilson bracelets" massive protests in Hong Kong, sectarian divisions are not the core problem in the Middle East, Rush Limbaugh keeps falling in the ratings, Random Rush, the New York FED clamps down on smart regulator Carmen Segarra and your calls and IMs. And keep the conversation going on our morning thread Members make the Majority Report possible. Please join us by becoming a MEMBER. You can also show your support by clicking thru to the DONATE button for a one-time donation. Thanks |