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Arianna's Collapse Warns Us
- Arianna Huffington collapsed at work from exhaustion, breaking her cheekbone and lying in a pool of blood.
- A doctor diagnosed her with "civilization's disease," saying she needed to change her life to recover.
Human Downtime Is Essential
- Technology and constant connectivity erase natural boundaries between work and life.
- Human downtime is essential and unlike machine uptime, should be prioritized for health and well-being.
Two Types of Workaholics
- There are two types of workaholics: unhappy ones at higher health risk and engaged ones who love their work.
- Engaged workaholics are buffered from negative effects because of passion and meaning in their jobs.