[lukeschlather]

> If everyone is working more, more value is being created in total.

That's often false. It's very easy to create negative value, and it becomes easier the less you rest. It's also hard to measure when additional work starts creating negative value, so you can easily end up in a downward spiral of productivity as people compete for not just illusory but counterproductive gains.

[natalyarostova]

Hmm, I was going to disagree with you, but as I reflect on my time in Tokyo I have to admit you're right.