>It originated in China, but in recent months and years, it has gained traction as a talking point in tech and startups.
I thought I saw something about 996 being made illegal in china a while back, and at a quick search it appears that was the case back in 2021.
Why is it suddenly becoming popular outside of China?
marginalia_nu · 18m ago
Expressions of asceticism has always been popular with some personalities. It crops up in various new forms every once in a while, "monk mode" was big a while back, and 996 has a lot of the same appeal.
I think it's about structure more than anything else.
s09dfhks · 25m ago
Because the engineers are coming here to work
hulitu · 31m ago
> Why is it suddenly becoming popular outside of China?
USA always loved slave labour. That's how it got rich. There were some issues in the 60's when some coloured people demanded rights, but this was quickly solved. /s
xyzal · 11m ago
How is it compatible with any kind of social, family, civic life?
akomtu · 17m ago
People overlook that its true name is 666 - from 6 am to 6 pm, 6 days a week. If you're made to work 12 hours a day, it's unlikely that your employer will let you arrive as late as 9 am.
I thought I saw something about 996 being made illegal in china a while back, and at a quick search it appears that was the case back in 2021.
Why is it suddenly becoming popular outside of China?
I think it's about structure more than anything else.
USA always loved slave labour. That's how it got rich. There were some issues in the 60's when some coloured people demanded rights, but this was quickly solved. /s