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Are you really "burned out" — or is modern life systematically extracting your energy and soul?

In this video, we dive deep into philosopher Byung-Chul Han's groundbreaking ideas from The Burnout Society. We explore why constant exhaustion feels "normal" in today's achievement-obsessed world, and how the pressure to hustle, optimize, and perform is leading to widespread burnout, depression, and a loss of true freedom.

Han argues we've shifted from a "disciplinary society" of external rules ("you must not") to an "achievement society" of endless positivity ("you can"). Now, we're our own harshest bosses — entrepreneurs of the self, exploiting ourselves in the name of productivity.
Key ideas covered:

The internalized "work camp": You're both prisoner and guard.
The violence of positivity: Excess "yes" causes blockages, not external threats.
Infected rest: Even downtime is optimized for more work.
Loss of contemplative life: We've forgotten how to just be, without utility.

True resistance? Embrace slowness, "uselessness," and sacred inefficiency. Your soul isn't a battery for algorithms.
If you're tired of hustle culture, feeling chronically exhausted, or questioning why rest never feels restorative — this philosophy breakdown is for you.

What do you think — is burnout a personal failure or a societal symptom? Drop your thoughts in the comments! 👇

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Recommended reading:

The Burnout Society by Byung-Chul Han
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