The movement for a 4-Day Work Week (4 days, 32 hours, 100% pay) is not just a perk—it's a critical new labor policy. This episode examines the economic purpose behind it: Is it simply a productivity hack, or a fundamental way to distribute the wealth created by automation and AI? We dive into the 100:80:100 model and the hard data from global trials (UK, Iceland, Japan) showing significant drops in burnout, absenteeism, and utility costs, often while maintaining or boosting revenue. However, we also confront the policy challenges: Does it work for all sectors (healthcare, retail)? And how do policymakers ensure the productivity gains translate into better lives for the working class who cannot work remotely?

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