“Productivity culture is a scam—saved time just gets filled with more work”
Agree
- We never actually feel less busy
- Employers just pile on more tasks
- Rest time becomes guilt time
- Efficiency tools enslave us more
- Capitalism captures all time savings
Disagree
- Better systems create real freedom
- I've reclaimed hours for hobbies
- Compound gains add up over years
- It's about choosing what matters
- Productivity enables early retirement
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