Thank you for sharing, Riley. Helpful article for straightening out priorities. Sort of a mathematical backdoor to Ordo Armoris.
However, it is important to recognize the limits of efficiency as a framework. Efficiency only tracks quantifiable metrics. While it can be used to increase manhours with friends, there is still a certain relational je ne sais quoi which should be maintained. How can one measure relational quality?
I disagree that it can only be used for quantifiable units. In fact, it’s frequently used conceptually for qualitative efforts. Also, not all “time” (as a human resource) is created equal. An activity that seems like a good use of a single man’s 4:30 PM on a Saturday may be viewed as an inefficient use of his 9:00 AM on a Monday.
"Only" was an exaggeration, but I still feel efficiency as a frame favors the quantifiable. My point is, efficiency is useful concept, but relationally it is beneficial to sometimes drop it.
I used it today to calm down about my extremely unproductive day. My parents are in town, and I drove back and forth to their condo bringing various kids and cars and supplies. Was it efficient for my work (tasks accomplished per hour)? NOOOO. Was it relationally efficient? Yes. The big thing I want is for my family to be together and for my kids to be with their grandparents. I was frustrated by tasks actively making that happen because I wanted to return to tasks to make money to buy freedom to buy… the opportunity for my family to be together. If I used surface level efficiency only, I’d be frustrated. If I “dropped it” (which I don’t know if I even could), I would have less basis for justifying my decisions throughout the day. But I leaned into it, and determined that this was indeed the most efficient use of the morning.
In short... carpool.
THIS GUY GETS IT
As a non-nerd, I even benefited from this
I am blocking you.
Also, can't believe your using SI units. Seriously? Joules?
Try British Thermal Unit like a true American.
“British” “True American” make it make sense
Thank you for sharing, Riley. Helpful article for straightening out priorities. Sort of a mathematical backdoor to Ordo Armoris.
However, it is important to recognize the limits of efficiency as a framework. Efficiency only tracks quantifiable metrics. While it can be used to increase manhours with friends, there is still a certain relational je ne sais quoi which should be maintained. How can one measure relational quality?
I disagree that it can only be used for quantifiable units. In fact, it’s frequently used conceptually for qualitative efforts. Also, not all “time” (as a human resource) is created equal. An activity that seems like a good use of a single man’s 4:30 PM on a Saturday may be viewed as an inefficient use of his 9:00 AM on a Monday.
Thanks for engaging
"Only" was an exaggeration, but I still feel efficiency as a frame favors the quantifiable. My point is, efficiency is useful concept, but relationally it is beneficial to sometimes drop it.
I used it today to calm down about my extremely unproductive day. My parents are in town, and I drove back and forth to their condo bringing various kids and cars and supplies. Was it efficient for my work (tasks accomplished per hour)? NOOOO. Was it relationally efficient? Yes. The big thing I want is for my family to be together and for my kids to be with their grandparents. I was frustrated by tasks actively making that happen because I wanted to return to tasks to make money to buy freedom to buy… the opportunity for my family to be together. If I used surface level efficiency only, I’d be frustrated. If I “dropped it” (which I don’t know if I even could), I would have less basis for justifying my decisions throughout the day. But I leaned into it, and determined that this was indeed the most efficient use of the morning.