Haley Swenson

Haley Swenson, a policy researcher at New America’s Better Life Lab, explores the broad concept of mental load beyond everyday chores, emphasizing its ties to politics and community well-being. She discusses how financial strain exacerbates this load and the role of structural support in achieving equality at home. Haley shares innovative experiments like laundry parties and Kitchen Buddies to ease these burdens. As AI emerges, she highlights the need for collaborative solutions to lighten the cognitive weight we all carry.