These feelings of burnout and heightened pressure to keep pushing can translate to the workplace and labor markets. In this sense, burnout can be viewed as a market failure with a negative externality.
Even if you’re not an NFL fan, chances are you’ve heard of Aaron Rodgers. Whether it’s his 2011 Super Bowl victory or infamous ayahuasca retreats, he’s one of the most influential figures in modern NFL history.
The discourse around “useless” majors is fundamentally flawed. The liberal arts and humanities have driven societies for centuries. Some argue that pursuing these majors represents a waste of time and money, but to who?
That’s the core of American protectionism — to “protect” American industries from cheaper foreign counterparts. Unfortunately, reality is not that simple.
