You Weren't Meant to Have a Boss (2008)

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Paul Graham suggests that working on a startup is more natural for humans than working in a large organization, citing the difference in happiness and productivity between founders and employees.

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Philosophical perspective on the nature of work and its impact on human well-being.

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Hacker News Front PageYou weren't meant to have a boss (2008)5/31/2026, 10:00:50 PM

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