Dr. Christos Makridis is passionate about the ways in which technology shapes the ways we work and live and how to promote human flourishing. He serves as a research affiliate and professor at Stanford University, Columbia Business School, Arizona State University, and Baylor University, as well as a senior advisor on the National AI Institute at the Department of Veterans Affairs. He has also written for 

has a Web3 start-up focused on the arts and multimedia production, and holds dual doctorates and master's degrees in economics and management science and engineering from Stanford University.

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There has been a flurry of research into the costs and benefits of remote work. Many people posit that remote work is a guaranteed way to strengthen employee engagement, yet there are equally strong advocates for in-person work. So, what’s the optimal solution for office-based employees?