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[–] themusicman@lemmy.world -4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

That would encourage people to work further away from their home, increasing commutes and lowering productivity further.

If anything, we should do the opposite - lots of small office spaces spread out among high density housing. Enable in-person collaboration with a much shorter commute.

Edit: Wow, didn't expect this to be controversial. Anyone care to explain?

[–] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Or, work from home. Why do we even need to commute to sit in a different chair and look at a different screen?

[–] themusicman@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Sure, that's fine too. Not sure how companies paying per commute distance helps you with that, but whatever.

[–] Kbobabob@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Why would it need to? That's kind of the point.

[–] orrk@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

it would lead to a dystopian always available, need to work where you spend your nonwork time etc...