Why do we have so many meetings?

kept by eddie oct 23

Excessive meetings result from defaulting to synchronous communication, lack of async workflows, and managerial culture valuing presence over productivity.

Doing nothing at work
Working below full capacity—keeping slack in one's schedule—is essential for handling high-value tasks, preventing burnout, and responding to crises, but requires careful communication with managers.
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Claude Code made me love meetings again
AI coding tools like Claude Code reduce the need for deep flow states, freeing mental capacity to enjoy spontaneous meetings and interruptions.
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How Zoom Detects Google Meet Without Microphone Access :: Xusheng Li
Zoom detects when apps like Google Meet use the microphone by reading macOS Control Center logs and Windows registry microphone-usage records, without needing microphone permission.
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The Case of the 3:30 Emails
The article finds that many workers habitually send emails at 3:30 p.m. to wrap up the day, while Zoom attendees often split attention, missing key points.
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Commonhour — find a time that works
Commonhour lets users quickly find a mutually available time and send calendar invites in two clicks, free without accounts or ads.
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