It seems we humans have achieved the opposite of Oscar Wilde’s aspirations. Despite creating machines to do the work so we could have more time to play, we actually have less! Despite all the “progress” (where would we be without dishwashers, washing machines and tumble dryers?), many of us are working even more.

Autumn. For many the word conjures up images of golden, crunchy leaves, warm jumpers and longer nights. In many cultures autumn, or fall,...