Introduction

Alex epsteinto: Relaxed productivity is probably the number one theme i've had on this show, from different aspects. I just think it captures so much of what human flourishing actually consists of. We need to produce value in order to survive and flourish - but we want to do it in a way that is ejoyable. And part of relaxed is trying to capture a big element. If that werewere we're supporting ourselves, we're producing value, but weare not feeling stressed, overwhelm. Doesn't feel like a lion is about to eat us, or we're about to run out of resources. It's a state that's fit for a modern, flourishing human being