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Why do human beings speak so many languages?
Why is it that humans speak so many languages? And why are they so unevenly spread across the planet? As it turns out, we …
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The best articles, stories, and big ideas about digital nomads, remote work, and the future of work from across the web, sorted chronologically. Since 2015, we've curated 5148 articles, written by 5617 authors from 1221 publishers.
How do you explain your DN life to your family?
My family thinks I’m a new kind of hippie, lazy and enjoying life earning money in a suspicious way… (most of …
Digital NomadSingularity Hub
Technology Will Erase Jobs—But Also Make Everything Cheap or Free
The counterbalance to technological unemployment, Diamandis said, is the demonetization of living—in other words, pretty much …
Future of WorkDigital nomad with kids?
Are there any parents who’ve successfully become nomads while simultaneously raising kids / giving kids reasonable …
Digital NomadBloomberg
The World's Workers Have Bigger Problems Than a Robot Apocalypse
Work may eventually be automated out of existence, but first, deal with labor shortages and “skills mismatch.”
Future of WorkThinkGrowth.org
Chat at work is killing my productivity
Humans aren’t wired for any sort of global, always-reachable communication. This is a a problem that applies to both …
Productivity WorkKintu
Dear Coworking Space Owners...
I’ve been remote working for 12 years and I love the explosion of coworking spaces that have opened over the past few …
CoworkingKostas Bariotis
How I failed landing a remote position
I started looking for a remote position, telecommuting in other words, as a software engineer last November. It took me 3 …
Remote WorkHacker Noon
Why I Chose to Build a Fully Remote Company Before it Was Cool
But by the time we had enough money to get an office, I was pretty sure I didn’t want one. Turns out, the benefits of …
Remote WorkBBC
How long will it take for your job to be automated?
We’re often told that machines one day will be able to do our jobs – but when, exactly, is that likely to happen?
Future of WorkHow do you date as a Digital Nomad?
Curious how we single people can do it! Also, it occurred to me that it might be a good business idea to create a …
Digital NomadWait But Why
Taming the Mammoth: Why You Should Stop Caring What Other People Think
We share a collective insanity that pervades human cultures throughout the world: An irrational and unproductive obsession …
LifeWorld Economic Forum
A growing number of people think their job is useless. Time to rethink the meaning of work
Anybody who fears mass unemployment underestimates capitalism’s extraordinary ability to generate new bullshit jobs. If …
WorkHacker News
Do you feel fulfilled with your work?
Do you feel fulfilled with the work you do every day? If yes, please explain what it is you do and why it is so fulfilling. …
WorkBloomberg
Remote Work Is Not About Avoiding the Commute
There’s no single good answer to what works best for professionals, only tradeoffs.
Commuting Remote WorkWhat's the weirdest non-one-time gig/job you've heard a digital nomad doing while traveling?
We all know there are plenty of DN’s that are web developers and graphic designers, after all. Any goat milkers out …
Digital NomadQuartz
Working from home is a rich-people thing
But for all the talk and think pieces about the blessings/curses of remote work, there’s little acknowledgement that …
Remote WorkFeeling lost between home & the road
I just thought I’d write a bit about how I feel after 2 years of nomading full-time, mainly in SEA and Europe. Things …
Digital NomadHacker News
What ways have worked for you to overcome 'imposter syndrome'?
I’m doing the best I can by improving each day, still feel like I have so much to learn every time I see the front page …
Life Worke-Residency Blog
A new era for location-independent entrepreneurs has begun
Estonia’s e-Residency programme has now partnered with the Finnish fintech company Holvi to provide borderless business …
e-ResidencyDigital Nomad Alone
A lot of people seem to do the digital nomad thing with their partners. Is anyone here going at it on their own? Can you …
Digital NomadBBC
The downside of limitless career options
Many are still figuring out how to deal with the exhausting amount of opportunities that go with navigating this less …
CareerHacker News
What are some good practices on remote work?
I ask this question both from the perspective of company and the employee. I’ll be leading a newly built team that is …
Remote WorkShyam Sankar
The Case Against Work-Life Balance: Owning Your Future
Creating the life and the work you want are by no means easy challenges, but they are absolutely attainable. What’s not …
Work-Life BalanceRemote Year Review (application process)
I applied for remote year (remoteyear.com) a few months ago and the whole experience has been a mess.
Digital NomadThe New York Times
How to Pack a Suitcase
Here’s our shortcut to packing the right way: how to find the best suitcase, minimize your load, pack what you need on …
TravelAeon
The future is emotional
Human jobs in the future will be the ones that require emotional labour: currently undervalued and underpaid but invaluable.
Future of WorkComputerworld
Why total bans on remote work don't remotely work
Two divergent trends force all employees into the office, or all employees to work remotely. It’s time to stop the …
Remote WorkMedium
The Complete Guide to Working On A Remote Team
This is a guide for people on remote teams or those considering it. Why go remote? What are the benefits and how do you …
Remote WorkThe New York Times
Take Naps at Work. Apologize to No One.
Restfulness and recharging can take a back seat to the perception and appearance of productivity. It’s easier to stay …
Productivity Work