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Yes, and we shouldn't forget why workloads have been reduced before: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day
by RobertoG 10y ago
Yes, and we shouldn't forget why workloads have been reduced before:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eight-hour_day
It's not a 'natural' evolution, but organized fight from labour.
The same with the general conditions of work:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mines_and_Collieries_Act_1842 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mines_and_Collieries_Act_1842
So, in my opinion, reducing the workweek or, an alternative that I think is more practical, stop working younger it's against powerful interests and can't be done without a fight.
- leereeves 10y agoAnd that's a fight that will be prompted by high unemployment after automation replaces many jobs. The transition will be difficult (they usually are) but the end result (more free time for everyone) sounds good to me.
- RobertoG 10y agoI hope so. But history tell us that the first reaction to high unemployment and bad economic conditions is the dark side of politics.