Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

Subscriber Exclusive: "And it went click" - Dawn of the Working Dead

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This episode is available exclusively to Pushkin+ subscribers. To learn more about Pushkin+ offerings, like ad-free episodes, exclusive content and early access, visit pushkin.fm or the show page on Apple. Robert Propst is more than an inventor: he is a visionary, an innovator dreaming up how to make the perfect office workstation. When he reveals his bold design for a creative, flexible 'cockpit of tomorrow', he comes into conflict with the unyielding push for workplace efficiency. This clash of ideals will go on to shape our working lives forever.

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