After hauling my toolkit through airport security for a 'critical' emergency, I realized the issue was a user error. We need to rethink mandatory travel for basic fixes!

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I read an article that called this "carbon copy" travel, where people just go through the motions. It's like we're stuck in a habit of booking flights for every little thing. The planet can't afford that kind of autopilot thinking anymore.

kim_johnson513mo ago

A Gartner study found 30% of on-site trips are unnecessary.

thomask223mo ago

Seriously, @kim_johnson51, that stat hits home. It's part of this bigger pattern where companies cling to old-school, in-person routines without questioning efficiency. Like, how many times have people driven hours for a meeting that could've been an email or a video call? All that wasted fuel and time adds up, contributing to traffic and pollution. Honestly, it feels like a holdover from when face-to-face was the only option, but now we have tech to avoid it. We're just burning resources for no good reason.

max7663mo ago

Actually, some meetings really do need that face-to-face energy to solve tough problems or build real trust. Video calls just miss those subtle cues and shared focus you get in a room together, even if @kim_johnson51 is right about some trips being a total waste. The key is being smarter about which meetings are worth the drive.