Name: In praise of slowness
Uploaded: 2007-02-28T00:11:00Z
Duration: 19 min
Description: Journalist Carl Honoré believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. But there's a backlash brewing, as everyday people start putting the brakes on their all-too-modern lives.

Journalist Carl Honoré believes the Western world's emphasis on speed erodes health, productivity and quality of life. But there's a backlash brewing, as everyday people start putting the brakes on their all-too-modern lives.

Carl Honoré: In praise of slowness

In praise of slowness

Slowing down fosters rich, meaningful experiences, from savoring food with family to profound conversations with children.

Embracing slowness enhances life's quality, enriching relationships, health, and productivity by opposing the fast-paced norm.

Redefining time management: Slowing down proves not only feasible but beneficial across global cultures, improving overall well-being.