“Technology, AI, and automation are thus both symptoms of, and causes of, increasingly lousy work conditions for truckers.” Since truckers in the US are paid by the mile, many truckers work upwards of 60 hours a week to earn a livable wage. This is even more true now that technology tracks when truckers are driving and how many miles they’ve driven. Truckers drive for longer to earn more money lost to waiting time during unloading, often causing them to become sleepy on the job and becoming more prone to accidents. Read full article here
Health
Electrical Muscle Stimulation Takes The Work Out Of Your Workouts
Growing stronger and losing weight without putting in the effort seems like a fairytale, right? Electrical muscle stimulation might make the dream come true. During EMS, a full-body suit sends out electric charges that stimulate your muscles as if you’ve actually worked out. Older people, in particular, are reaping the benefits. Since they can’t do traditional strength training anymore, EMS is a viable alternative that keeps them healthy and strong. Some evidence suggests that the benefits go beyond strength training; EMS seems to promote cell growth and slow down the ageing process! Read full article here
Merv
August 12, 2022
