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I think that the idea of prioritizing work that is adding significant value is not so new, to be fair. Professors would go on sabbaticals to finish their book f
by vertline3 7y ago
I think that the idea of prioritizing work that is adding significant value is not so new, to be fair. Professors would go on sabbaticals to finish their book for instance.
- vinay427 7y agoRight, but that's somewhat different from any "work" that existed before electronics arrived. However, there was arguably less of a disconnect between "deep work" and "work" before electronics, compared to default "work" today.
- vertline3 7y agoI don't think it is different from a work of high craftsmanship such as Chinese Jade carving. But maybe from a kind of labor that is non-skilled.