Every major study shows students crush it with LESS homework & workers thrive on more vacation/shorter shifts. Yet we double down on grind culture. Why? Outdated 'suffering = virtue' bullshit mentality


Facts:
- 1-2 hrs math homework/day boosts scores hugely; beyond 3 hrs? Scores drop.
- Elementary kids gain ZERO from homework. High school peaks early.
- Iceland's massive trial: 35→30 hr weeks = same or HIGHER productivity + happier workers.
- UK 4-day week pilots: Burnout ↓71%, sick days ↓65%, output steady/up
We know rest fuels performance. Hustle culture is just modern Puritan guilt. Time to evolve.
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