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How to manage digital distractions
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Hours worked vs Income
The average working hours have declined only 6 percent, while income has increased at a decent rate per year.
The economy has actually grown even after automation, due to the addition of workers.
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Usefulness of Technology
Smartphones and the internet haven't provided a sharp increase in productivity, as compared to the other revolutionary inventions like Television, Air-conditioning or Jet Planes.
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The Solow Paradox
The Solow Paradox suggests that automation and computerization aren't taking our jobs, but are adding to our overall workload, taking away our leisure time.
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The Automation Myth
For decades, we have believed that automation and huge leaps in technology will take away most of our jobs and there will be widespread unemployment.
A new study shows that this belief is incorrect. Job growth and living standards have continued to rise on an average scale.
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Past predictions about the average working hours
Nearly a century ago, British economist John Keynes predicted this generation would only work 15 hours a week.
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Remote working vs working in an office
While there are many benefits to working from home, we need to be aware of a few things.
- Remote workers may be working on average 3.13 more hours at home than at work. Over time, it can become detrimental to your mental health and your productivity.
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