The productive 8-hour workday is a myth, and we need to stop believing it

We’re busier than ever. We have a million “urgent” things vying for our attention: constant notifications, an incessant stream of emails, and endless meetings. Throw AI into the mix, and the expectation is we should be increasing our output even further. But all this work hides a bigger question: how much of this is meaningful work? The truth is, not all tasks are necessary or productive, yet the eight-hour workday rewards the amount of time you spend at your desk and the visibil...