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The sad thing is that we could reduce the work week to three or four days and be perfectly fine. Yet we're not doing it.

We would be fine but rich people's investments would not grow as much or as fast

Absolutely. I think shorter work weeks not only support mental and physical health but actually boost productivity!

And they would very likely be better for the environment.

Plus, people might have more time to make eco-friendly lifestyle choices