[DiggyJohnson]

> Polio, Monkey Pox, Covid variant x

I don't really think these are reasons to work remotely, at this point. Until we eradicate disease, we have and will continue to operate in a world with small but not-insignificant risk of disease transmission.

[stackbutterflow]

Lower pollution. At this point it's almost criminal to force people to go to the office. Companies should be required to apply and get approval from the government on a case by case basis and explain why that employee needs to commute to the office and add pollution to the air we share.

[DiggyJohnson]

>> Polio, Monkey Pox, Covid variant x

> Almost criminal

This is hyperbole and degrades your point.

> Companies should be required to apply and get approval...

Are you sure your perspective isn't too biased towards professionals working in tech and business service industries? Your proposal is logically consistent with lowering emissions and changing the culture of the way we work, but it rests on a few assumptions that have not yet been demonstrated, namely the effectiveness of remote work. I worry you're underestimating the impact (stifling) that this will have on the flexibility and growth of businesses across many industries.

I also see this as a major loss of individual freedom. You can argue that this loss of freedom is worth the cost, but I don't think you can say that this criticism is invalid.

[fjabre]

Im not taking a stance on disease risk. Im simply pointing out that many people will. And it will favor remote work.