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Carl Honore: Slowing down in a world built for speed

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irpal61 (1 month ago) Show Hide
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GO SLOW.........................
Islandtune07 (2 months ago) Show Hide
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I've totally digged this book since the year 2006 when I first ran across it at a public library in the US.
gudgioni (3 months ago) Show Hide
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his theory is very very old theory. He seems a nice guy but he isnt saying anything a reasonably sensible person wouldnt have already noticed.
gevpop (1 month ago) Show Hide
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Although he may not be saying anything new. He is at least saying this so maybe people who are insensible can take this to heart.
Fatimus (5 months ago) Show Hide
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Ironically enough, he speaks really fast.
MissBookLover (6 months ago) Show Hide
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I'm a huge fan of Carl Honore. He is a brilliant writer and speaker and he has a great message. He's also very funny. Love him!
khorvat9105 (7 months ago) Show Hide
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craigmason84 (10 months ago) Show Hide
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Do you have any idea how many hours/week japanese people work?
Schneckenzucht (9 months ago) Show Hide
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35 to 40. rather 35 than 40 if you calculate down from the wikipedia anual workhours chart
DavidTheSilencer (4 months ago) Show Hide
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ya 7 hours per week

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