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turbopuns3 posted...

I've never been anti-remote and you know this by now I'm sure.

Like I said, maybe it's subconscious or subtle, but it's real. It's about about being part of the problem, or part of the solution. Async communication is the core issue though so you're mostly fine.

Colegreen_c12 posted...

I think a theoretical high functioning highly organized in person workplace would overall be more effective than remote

Like yeah, the benefits of async communication completely apply in person too. In fact, they apply even when you're a solo worker, for the sake of your future self. It's just like using version control for your code when solo. There is no gray area or pros/cons, it's unequivocally good.

But the real meat of the issue is when you get past the effectiveness of in-person vs remote work, assuming both are perfectly using async communication (and sync when minimally necessary). Then you get into the social aspects of the two systems. The effects there are so wide reaching and fundamental to our society it's kinda scary to think about. And I think that's where people generally get their kneejerk reactions to remote work (either negative or positive).
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