In Praise of Slowness – Changing the Cult of Speed

In the race for success, the information age has taken the torch from the Industrial Revolution. Efficiency, speed, and multi-tasking have brought us 24/7 work lives and overscheduled children. Has it made us more productive? Or is the pace of life spinning out of control? Should we slow down and how can we do so without turning back the clock?

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