Shit You Don't Learn in School 35. Does Marriage, Retirement, or the 40-Hour Work Week Still Make Sense?
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Sep 4, 2021 AI Snips
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Traditions as Societal Defaults
- Traditions are societal defaults, shaping our thinking and actions.
- They can be both beneficial and detrimental, often operating unnoticed like "water."
Calvin Rosser's Remote Work Experience
- Calvin Rosser discovered remote work early in his career, finding it more productive and fulfilling.
- He faced skepticism from peers initially, highlighting how traditions hinder open-mindedness.
Origins and Flaws of the 40-Hour Workweek
- The 40-hour workweek originated during the industrial revolution to measure factory output.
- Today, knowledge work's output isn't linearly correlated to hours, necessitating new models.