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Worklife with Adam Grant
Worklife with Adam Grant

WorkLife: The dangers of identity capitalism with Jia Tolentino

May 20, 2025 · 34:52
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  • Identity capitalism pressures people to constantly self-surveil and curate their online personas for marketability
  • Self-branding culture creates inauthenticity and undermines genuine human connection by turning identity into a commodity
  • Greater authenticity comes from rejecting the pressure to package yourself as a brand and embracing vulnerability instead

Guests on This Episode

JT
Jia Tolentino
4 podcast appearances

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