Scientific Definition
Cumulative physiological wear from chronic stress.
Plain-English Definition
Cumulative physiological wear from chronic stress.
Feynman Explanation
Burnout isn't a metaphor. It's a clinical state.
Core Principle
Cumulative physiological wear from chronic stress.
Mechanisms
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Cumulative physiological wear from chronic stress.
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Inputs (Triggers)
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Outputs (Behaviors)
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Behavioral Signature
Burnout isn't a metaphor. It's a clinical state.
Examples
- Frontline workers across multiple sectors.
- Workforce sustainability as a strategy question.
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Famous Experiments
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Design Principles
- Measure and manage cumulative load, not point-in-time stress.
Measurement Approaches
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Evidence
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- Measure and manage cumulative load, not point-in-time stress.
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Knowledge Graph Neighbors
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