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I saw a PBS documentary sometime in the early 90's about the Labor Movement in the US. Just after getting the 40 hour work week, they pushed for 32 hours becaus
by bpyne 16y ago
I saw a PBS documentary sometime in the early 90's about the Labor Movement in the US. Just after getting the 40 hour work week, they pushed for 32 hours because it was found to be optimal. Industrialists fought harder against that one so Congress felt it was a worthy compromise to leave at 40. I'd love to find the study the Labor Movement based its conclusion on.
My own experience is that I'm maximally focused for 6 hours each day but it's split into 2-3 hour bursts.
- hackerblues 16y agoI have the same experience as a mathematics grad student. After two or three hours I run out of focus and need to go for a walk + food.
- bpyne 16y agoI noticed the same thing when I was a math undergrad. While working on proofs for Abstract Algebra and Real Analysis, I couldn't go more than a couple of hours.