About this talk:

Anne Helen Petersen’s thoughtful examination of our relationship to work has never felt more relevant, as we are struggling to reevaluate boundaries and navigating burnout in unexpected circumstances. Ahead of the publication of her new book, Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, the author and BuzzFeed News senior culture writer shares her no-nonsense perspective on the pressures of productivity, why we undervalue rest, and how our always-on work approach comes at the expense of our whole selves.

This talk was recorded remotely on May 21, 2020

About this speaker:

Anne Helen Petersen is a senior culture writer at BuzzFeed News, where she writes about everything from celebrities to socialist Baptists. Her third book, Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation, will be released in 2020