EP27: Effort, The Ledger of Self-Worth

Since “work” is the bane of our lives — that is, from the moment we are born to the moment we die, we are at work — should we not strive to understand what it means beyond extraction and peddling of labour?In this episode, Emeka Okereke continues his long-running examination of concepts and societal tendencies encapsulated in words and language.Here, he reflects on the descriptive implications of the word “effort” in relation to “work,” and how the word is used in mundane vocabulary as a measure and proof of worth and, in a broader sense, self-worth.The episode takes the listener through an enumerative illustration of how words prescribe and objectify meaning rather than elucidate or enliven when taken at face value.Further information on the topic discussed can be found in essays written by Emeka Okereke on www.borderbeing.com.Support the showHi, amazing listeners! Emeka Okereke here. I am the founder and host of this show. If you’ve enjoyed the stories, insights, and creativity we bring to this podcast series, I invite you to join my Patreon community at patreon.com/EmekaOkereke. 🎉By becoming a patron, you’ll gain exclusive access to my artistic world, including: • Behind-the-scenes content from my photography projects. • Sneak peeks of upcoming films, vlogs, and video podcasts. • Exclusive DJ playlists curated just for you. • Bonus podcast episodes and a chance to contribute to future topics.Whether you’re a fan of the podcast, my visual storytelling, or simply love art and creativity, there’s a tier for you. Your support helps me continue creating high-quality content, and it truly means the world to me.Thank you for listening. Follow Nkata Podcast Station on Instagram @nkatapodcast and Twitter. See the website for extensive materials: nkatapodcast.com  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★