This Week on Big Think: A Smart Guide to the Working Life

Short of kidnapping your boss or stealing all the loose executive bonus money out there, what are some ways you can survive this job market? Big Think bucks the recession.

It’s Darwinian out there to be sure, but it’s all the more reason to explore this fascinating time in the way the world works, or doesn’t. We’ll take a stab at answering:

Is this work-more-for-less mentality really helping anyone?

Are master’s degrees worth the paper they are printed on?

Are taller people more likely to be fat cats?

Why is the Texas labor market charging ahead like a herd of steer?

Will Americans march for jobs like the rest of the world?

If there are any other areas thinkers want covered, let us know.