As much automation as we have, people still seem to be working more than ever. John Maynard Keynes said that by the year 2030, he predicted that we would work only 15 hours a week due to these technological advancements. And he was very wrong. We've seen this in other trends of technological innovation in the mid 20th century with the innovations of household appliances.
In today's episode, Simone Stolzoff ("The Good Enough Job") tells Michael that when you think about the role work plays in your life, "it's worth considering that valuing more free time over more money tends to be more fulfilling and lead to higher overall well-being."