How to structure employment so workers are more creative, productive, and happier. Topics covered include: What percentage of employees work at home due to the pandemicHow many hours per week do men and women work in both paid employment and unpaid caregivingHow workers have been allocating the time saved by not commutingWhy the economy would still prosper if we worked only four hours per dayWhat is the cult of efficiencyWhat is the difference between leisure and amusementWhy employers … [Read more...]
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How reserves, slack and simple rules of thumb help us deal with radical uncertainty. Why the next financial crisis is unlikely to be like the last one. In this episode you’ll learn: Show Notes The End of Theory: Financial Crisis, the Failure of Economics and the Sweep of Human Interaction - Richard Bookstaber Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River - David Owen Sponsors Filter Buy 10% Discount Sanebox Health IQ Summary Article How To … [Read more...]
