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In search of the elusive idea of free time
Manage episode 419713919 series 5385
Head far enough back in history, and really not all that far, and the idea of consistent free time was one enjoyed by a relatively small elite.
Indeed, the 5 day work week that many of us take for granted now, didn't come about until the early twentieth Century.
But what happened to the idea that some economists were touting after the industrial revolution: that one day we'd all only work a few hours a week, and have lots of free time, to become well rounded individuals, and improve the world?
2646 episoder
Manage episode 419713919 series 5385
Head far enough back in history, and really not all that far, and the idea of consistent free time was one enjoyed by a relatively small elite.
Indeed, the 5 day work week that many of us take for granted now, didn't come about until the early twentieth Century.
But what happened to the idea that some economists were touting after the industrial revolution: that one day we'd all only work a few hours a week, and have lots of free time, to become well rounded individuals, and improve the world?
2646 episoder
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