• Ibaudia@lemmy.world
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    9 days ago

    The type of person making these decisions is typically psychopathic and stubborn. 4 day work weeks may be objectively better for everyone but if it’s not a common-sense productivity increaser, expect no change, at least in the US where corporate interests are extremely protected.

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        9 days ago

        Yes, because people in high positions of power self-select for negative personality traits that would make them more likely to distrust obvious facts if it means improving the lives of those they control.

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        Don’t believe or don’t care. Workers are less likely to collectivize if they spend 80% of their time under the supervision of someone who’s paid to stop any discussion of that kind.