Why weekends are under threat
Summary
Network effects make weekends a platform whose value grows with participation, and policy shifts and tech change have reshaped how we spend time off. The piece links historical weekend development to modern anxieties about always-on culture and time as a scarce resource, offering practical tips to reclaim leisure. It also uses examples from Morse to Schrödinger Saturdays to illustrate how network goods require critical mass to unlock value.