Cramming a 31 hour day
Posted by Ellee on Apr 18, 2008 in updates | 15 comments
I’m not surprised to learn that we are cramming the equivalent of 31 hours into a day, according to this latest report.
Researchers have found that typical middle-class city people now have so many timesaving gadgets that they can cram into 24 hours the same quantity of tasks that a decade ago would have taken 31 hours to complete.
I find that quite a depressing thought, how long before they burn out? New technology has provided too many opportunities to be instantly accessible.
It makes me glad to know that there are some quiet corners I can vanish to in Norfolk where I cannot get a signal on my mobile phone. The sound of silence is glorious. I would never dream of taking my laptop there.
I’m pretty much into a 31-hour day at the moment, so apologies again for my light blogging and visits to my favourite sites.
Liz, I’m working on it, but that can only mean less blogging.
What a lovely place that looks. Hope your day gets shorter soon!
Yes, the more technology we have, the more we are expected to use it. Some employers take a very dim view of employees who turn off their phones – you are just expected to be contactable all the time.
It has always seemed like I work 31 hours!
That looks like stunning countryside. Can hardly wait for next summer! ;D
yes norfolk is a great place to visit not so good to live in one of the little villages with 2 teenagers though….
There are some lovely quiet corners in Norfolk. That was what I loved about living there. Nice photo. Make me long to go back. Meet you for tea?
Thanks Kev
Nice legs though.
I think it all generates more bull****. Are things better for it ? Are we better managed ???
Supply can generate demand – before photocopiers noone demanded copies. Now everyone wants a copy. Most of it is pointless waste.
No kidding. It’s been that way for quite a while I think. And being retired is not solution, let me tell you.
We have to cut down on things. Like blogging at two in the morning!
Great piccy Ellee, I wish I was there with you, in fact I would love to live in the middle of a field, preferably a minefield.
I always make sure to turn off my mobile when I don’t want to be contacted
True but think how much frustration you have when your laptop crashes: it’s an addiction.