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.