The Benefits of Slowness

It is argued that today's societies, by overemphasizing speed, are not experiencing the benefits of slowness, described as an adherence to natural, rather than constructed, rhythms. While it is acknowledged that speed & acceleration have their advantages, particularly in increasing production & purportedly expanding workers' free time, high-speed life in the workplace can translate into high-speed social activity & impair the quality of life. It is held that as the brain is divided into two hemispheres that interact in a balanced way, equilibrium must be reached between slower & faster approaches to life or malaise will result. 23 References. Adapted from the source document.