I think it conflicts because of pg's focus on intentionality the way you spend your time - which, if not the strict opposite of 'farting around', is darn close.

I think it conflicts because of pg's focus on intentionality the way you spend your time - which, if not the strict opposite of 'farting around', is darn close. If pg preaches impatience for what matters, Vonnegut preaches farting around because, who knows what you want?