Shadow Work and the Rise of Middle-Class Serfdom

Are We Really Busier Than We Used to Be? In the modern age, we have the same 24 hours a day that every human has enjoyed for thousands of years. But when you look around, you might be forgiven for thinking that time has somehow sped up and that our days have grown shorter. People seem harried and worn out. If you ask them how they’re doing, “Busy, busy, busy!” is often the answer... Shadow Work and the Rise of Middle-Class Serfdom