lottaFLOPS

related research that was also announced this week: https://www.textquests.ai/

it’s rolling out to users on all tiers, so no need to wait. I tried it and saw outputs from many others. it’s good. very good

New people learn new things every day :)

https://xkcd.com/1053/

I really appreciated how this captures the varied perspectives on remote vs. in-office work in a nuanced way.

I also think you hit the nail on the head in explaining the incentives and default behavior we’ve seen from executives. Before the pandemic, I heard the same explanation for open office plans, despite intense dislike from many: “well, around 50% don’t like this, but we can’t please everyone.”

The only solution I can think of is not mandating a single solution. Allowing individuals/teams to choose what works best for them is more complicated and risky, but also offers the greatest potential. I’m not sure there’s a way to make execs feel more comfortable with this approach though. It is risky, and it requires a lot of trust.

I’m hopeful as more companies take the leap to flexible remote policies, the results will speak for themselves. If the fears among the more conservative/risk-averse execs aren’t realized, opinions may soften. At the same time, I’m expecting there will be enough anecdotes to serve as “evidence” for any staunchly-held perspective.