Really appreciate this sub-thread, including @Zoo3y and @teucris' comments. I share a similar perspective. In the case of this article, I feel like a lot of the behaviors come back to rent-seeking — here's a perspective that might resonate with you:
When I read this piece, I feel like a lot of these behaviors come back to rent-seeking. Here's a perspective on ways we might be able to transcend rent-seeking, to different ways of work:
https://rebrand.ly/end-of-rent
If this interests, send me a note and let's connect/introduce!