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I find standing up helps me think about problems, and while I have never worked long-term at a stand-up desk, I frequently stand up if I feel like I need to cle
by phreeza 16y ago
I find standing up helps me think about problems, and while I have never worked long-term at a stand-up desk, I frequently stand up if I feel like I need to clear my head or focus.
I think this used to be a lot more common, there is for example a famous Photo of Einstein working while standing up.
- Keyframe 16y agolots of philosophers and thinkers in general "worked" while walking around. It has to do with circulation and blood flow to the brain I guess. Due to the nature of our work it would not be practical though.
- kqr2 16y agoDescartes actually liked to work in bed until noon. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Descartes http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9_Descartes
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- Keyframe 16y agoI wonder if he was awake all night, as probably most of us are while working, or just slept longer.
- Devilboy 16y agoSome people 'work' while walking today - using bluetooth headpieces for example
- sown 16y agoI think that Hemmingway worked like this, typed out in the first half at a desk typing and stood the last half with a legal pad writing notes down.