Laziness vs Efficiency

The cluster revolves around debates on whether behaviors in work and programming reflect laziness as a vice or efficiency and effectiveness as virtues, often referencing human tendencies toward sloth.

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d33 Feb 16, 2017 View on HN

It's not about being lazy, it's about being efficient!

51lver Nov 20, 2018 View on HN

Many tout their laziness as efficiency.

hoseja Aug 19, 2024 View on HN

There's also the laziness.

beerandt Nov 11, 2019 View on HN

Laziness isn't seen as a weakness?

Florin_Andrei Sep 26, 2014 View on HN

No, it's a form of laziness.

pixxel Feb 9, 2023 View on HN

Attributing laziness is being kind.

andreasklinger Apr 12, 2016 View on HN

Imo it's a sign of effectiveness not laziness

Foivos Mar 17, 2024 View on HN

what do you mean by "laziness"?

FrankWilhoit Aug 3, 2024 View on HN

Laziness is not well-intentioned.

teach Sep 28, 2012 View on HN

Not stupidity, necessarily. Just laziness.