Bartleby the Scrivener
Book
Mentioned as a key figure representing modern productivity culture through his constant refusal to engage ('I would prefer not to').
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Videos Mentioning Bartleby the Scrivener
Ep. 214: Quiet Quitting | Deep Questions With Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A short story by Herman Melville referenced in a Guardian article about 'quiet quitting', seen as an early depiction of knowledge work resistance.
Escaping Toxic Productivity: How Hustle Culture & Fake Organization Distracts You | Oliver Burkeman
Cal Newport
Mentioned as a key figure representing modern productivity culture through his constant refusal to engage ('I would prefer not to').