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When Stalin Killed the Weekend (with The Happiness Lab)

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Impact of Cantor's Piece on Scheduling Policies

This chapter discusses the influence of Cantor's piece on scheduling policies in major retailers and restaurant chains, and how it highlights the use of anti-social scheduling software that affects low-income workers. It also explores how privileged individuals create their own versions of anti-social scheduling and mentions the luxury of avoiding crowds.

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