India, March 25 -- The idea of a 70-hour workweek has sparked intense discussions ever since Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy suggested it as a way to boost India's productivity in 2024. While some view it as a call for ambition and dedication, others see it as a gateway to burnout and toxic work culture.

Adding a new dimension to this debate, an episode of For a Change, a podcast hosted by actor R. Madhavan, released on December 21, 2024, featured neurologist Dr. Sid Warrier. In a compelling conversation, he explained why working long hours feels drastically different for someone like Murthy compared to his employees. (Also read: Fatigued at work? Study explores 2 things that can beat work burnout )

Dr. Warrier explains that the real...