Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, asserts that humans can’t be productive beyond 8-9 hours of continuous work, addressing the extended workweek debate. He emphasizes that while longer hours are sometimes necessary, such demands shouldn't be the daily norm. Instead, strategic thinking and quality should be prioritized.
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