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The case for a 4-day work week | Juliet Schor

TED Talks Daily

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The Four Day Week as a Path to New Work and Life

A four-day week is a step towards a new way of living and working. We need government support to extend it beyond innovative companies. Universal basic income becomes essential as everyone deserves free time, but low earners can't afford it without financial assistance. The future of work offers more than just opportunities; it's also a chance to address various challenges like burnout, depression, inequality, and the climate crisis. Starting with individual companies, momentum will lead to a universal four-day week, shifting from scarcity thinking to valuing our ingenuity, compassion, and humanity.

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