In the book "Stolen" by Kelley Armstrong, the author reflects on the nature of modern work, asserting that people today are putting in just as much effort, if not more, than those did thirty years ago. This sustained effort, however, comes with a noticeable shift in the quality of work being done.
Armstrong argues that contemporary workers are not producing valuable or meaningful output. Instead, they find themselves primarily servicing and maintaining machines, suggesting a transformation in the workforce where the focus has shifted away from creative or substantive accomplishments.