The concept of always being reachable without any way to escape has become commonplace in our new digital society.

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New Orleans quarterback Drew Brees was able to escape the curse last year, playing all season long without any injuries.

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But after years as a slave and without any document to prove his identity to Georgian police, he stopped trying to escape.

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Enabling workers to be productive from anywhere at any time allows people to be creative when it strikes, and work without constantly checking their watches or seeking to escape from their cubicles.

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