I’ll concede that apart from the shrunken labor force, hard data on the impact of new work arrangements is at best inconclusive, since statistics remain distort

I’ll concede that apart from the shrunken labor force, hard data on the impact of new work arrangements is at best inconclusive, since statistics remain distorted by Covid effects. And I’ll concede that technology, particularly video conferencing, has made remote work more feasible, particularly if structured as specific days designated as remote. Lastly, I’ll concede that some of the time spent on commuting (and perhaps, personal grooming) can be considered wasted. IOW "basically everything in this ill-advised essay is complete horse-shit." But put me down as skeptical about that and much of the notion that when it comes to work, less can be more. That's because you haven't invested the time to properly inform yourself. So maybe, ironically, you just proved your own point. Very clever.