Office Sex: Just Part of Being Human? - Alain de Botton

Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2009/04/23/Alain_de_Botton_on_the_Pleasures_and_Sorrows_of_Work

Author Alain de Botton discusses the taboo of sexual relations between coworkers. He draws comparisons between the Catholic Church's stance on sex to the polices found at many places of work. "What the large corporation has to deny is the idea that sex might be more fun than work," says Botton.

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For most people the word work is synonymous with jobs, labor and occupations. The things we do to pay the rent. The mundane routine can often overshadow the nuances of the work that we do.

In this talk at RMIT in Melbourne, philosopher Alain de Botton reminds us of the importance of appreciating the details of work and workplaces. In this way we can have a greater understanding of the impact our daily tasks have on culture and society, or perhaps decide that it's time for a new career. - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Alain de Botton is a British writer and television producer who employs a philosophical and accessible approach to examining a variety of subjects from the abstract--love and happiness--to the material--architecture. In August 2008, he founded an unconventional new educational establishment in central London called The School of Life, which offers intelligent instruction on how to lead a fulfilled life. De Botton is a frequent contributor to numerous newspapers, journals and magazines and is a member of the Arts Council of England's literature panel. De Botton owns and helps run his own production company, Seneca Productions, which regularly broadcasts television documentaries based on his work. His most recent book, The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work, is an examination of the modern workplace and the role work has played in our lives throughout history.

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[colt777rulz]

It's because of all the sexy women walking around in their skirts and tight blouses. I think a lot more work got done before women started coming in to the work place. :p

[BournemouthVEVO]

how on earth is this related to Franz Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody being played by a chinese woman? Because that's where I just came from O_O

[goldenknight777]

EAT SHIT!!!!

[Lionofthedeye]

@90abdurrehman I would also say they have those rules and maintain them because they remain connected to the world full of fear and ignorance that made sex crimes so prevalent, instead of educating people that sex isn't wrong, violence is wrong.

[WorkLikeAProstitute]

Getting thru a work day should not be a sex tactical war zone.

[1215104ever]

I want a blowjob

[90abdurrehman]

@colt777well brother its totally true.. I didn't take it as a joke actually.. that is why ..that is why in Islam men are told to lower their gaze and women are told to wear full clothes and hijab.. men and women both have some criteria to wear dresses.. and it is better for the society.. Islam knew the nature of human beings .. its not like in Islam women are oppressed.. to make ppl away from rapes and sexual crimes and to provide a safer world,Islam has these rules..

[boosturtalent]

@BournemouthVEVO it's because the one who upload this & that video is the same

[nelsondennisifyable]

@revenge1820 : NO words ...if your girl was like that ...then this is correct way of taking revenge....watch it guys...neways she is fun....