This podcast episode explores the human tendency to associate effort with virtue and morality, leading to the phenomenon of effort moralization. It delves into the problematic aspects of a culture that values effort over results, such as workism and perverse incentives, and the difficulty individuals face in decoupling their sense of worth from their work effort. The episode also highlights the need to challenge the notion of effort morality in workplace culture and establish healthier norms that prioritize well-being alongside productivity.
