Information is the basis of action for all living things, and without it, you're at the mercy of your surroundings, unable to react appropriately, or flexibly.
Different countries have different laws about working flexibly – but here in the UK, for last 14 years, employees – workers – have had the right to request flexible working.
And we know that mere matter can give rise to what is called " general intelligence, " an ability to think flexibly across multiple domains, because our brains have managed it. Right?