25 - The Productivity Paradox
Tue, Apr 16
We will conclude our unit on work by turning to the first-person experience of work. In particular, we will take a look at productivity and how technology "encourages" it. These readings include asking what type of productivity is good in the long term and which are merely distractions. I have also added a number of optional readings that add depth to our consideration.
Today's slides can be found here.
Read This:
Via Perusall:
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Email and Slack Have Locked Us in a Productivity Paradox | WIRED
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Deep Work: The Complete Guide (Including a Step-by-Step Checklist) (Optional)
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Good advice: Don't major in biomedical engineering. A 5-minute podcast. (Optional)
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The case for 'sustainable productivity' and how to measure it | MIT Sloan (Optional)