24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep

"24/7: Late Capitalism and the Ends of Sleep" by Jonathan Crary explores how modern capitalism relentlessly intensifies work and consumption, eroding boundaries between day and night. This constant availability fosters a culture where productivity and commerce never pause, blurring traditional sleep boundaries and impacting our mental and physical health. Crary examines how this relentless pace reflects a broader societal shift where time is commodified, leading to the erosion of rest and personal time, and raising questions about the sustainability of such a nonstop lifestyle in contemporary society.