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This is funny, but it's also a good example of a particular kind of scientific inquiry: figuring out ways to maximize your life span. Not only is this research
by md224 9y ago
This is funny, but it's also a good example of a particular kind of scientific inquiry: figuring out ways to maximize your life span. Not only is this research often inaccurate (as Science is always a work-in-progress), it tends to promote this idea that maximizing your lifespan should be your highest priority. Some people just want to live faster than others. Everyone should be welcome to their own priorities as long as the negative externalities are tolerable.
Of course, deciding what counts as "tolerable" is a subjective, social process, and rational people can (and do) disagree.
I guess I'm just trying to say life is short, so don't worry too much about how to position yourself at your desk.
- cpncrunch 9y agoWell for me being stuck at a desk all day (whether standing, sitting, or on my head), is intolerable full stop. I feel that my current lifestyle probably maximises both lifespan, physical and mental health, and enjoyment. (I work for myself from home on my own projects, and take regular breaks and exercise). I realise that I'm quite fortunate to be in this situation...my wife hates her job and is desperately trying to figure out if she can make it tolerable, or if there's something else she can do instead.