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> but it seems like an even more basic issue is just the suitability for the underlying problem. Using unsuitable tools instead of working ones is also a kind
by wolfgke 11y ago
> but it seems like an even more basic issue is just the suitability for the underlying problem.
Using unsuitable tools instead of working ones is also a kind of opportunity cost.
- acdha 11y agoThey're definitely related problems — I just find it fascinating how often enthusiasm leads people to completely downplay this category of problem, often while spending non-trivial amounts of energy trying to deal with them