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		zozbot234 on Aug 12, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Bertrand Russell's argument for idleness is more r... "Worker-controlled workplaces" are rather common in some industries where capital intensity is especially low, such as legal services (with firms being organized as partnerships; indeed, capital intensity is the main obstacle to this kind of structure in other industries). And yet, top lawyers tend to work quite a bit more than the typical worker.

deadbunny on Aug 13, 2020 [–]

> And yet, top lawyers tend to work quite a bit more than the typical worker.

I would argue that the reason for that is that they more directly see the fruits of their labour.

chii on Aug 13, 2020 | [–]

and yet a worker getting paid by piece-meal don't?

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