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Bonson builds his argument on the premise that society has been fed a misunderstanding regarding the role of work in our lives. Rather than viewing work as a necessary evil, Bonson positions it as a fundamental source of happiness. He pushes back against the contemporary trend that promotes the idea of a shorter workweek—particularly a 32-hour workweek—as a path to better living. He refers to this belief as an “offensively wrong” philosophy rooted in a misguided Marxian vision of satisfaction derived from leisure.