1960s Quote by John Langdon-Davies
“By 1960 work will be limited to three hours a day.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Future of Work, 1959
Future work hours will shrink dramatically, predicting a three‑hour workday by 1960, reflecting optimism about automation and productivity.
In simple terms: Work will become much shorter.
Key Takeaway
Plan for more leisure and personal development.
Themes
technology
productivity
future of work
automation
Mood
cautious
optimistic
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- skill development
- life balance
- policy making
Key Concepts
Labor economics
time management
social change
Questions to Reflect On
- What factors limited this reduction?
- How can we achieve shorter workweeks today?
A Different Perspective
The prediction was overly optimistic; many jobs still require longer hours.
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