Mental Load
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Episode 22 of I Hate Talking tackles the concept of mental load, also known as cognitive labor, defined as the cognitive effort required in managing work, relationships, family, and household tasks. The hosts delve into the often invisible and intangible responsibilities involving thinking, planning, and decision-making. The episode explores potential gender disparities in mental load, acknowledges it as a contemporary "hot topic", and distinguishes between normal mental load and problematic mental overload which can lead to mental fatigue.
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