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I often wonder what problems could be solved in the world if so much free programming time wasn’t wasted on leetcode.

• SomewhatLikely 3y ago
  Even among just software devs I'm guessing far more time is wasted on passive consumption like TikTok, YouTube, etc.
  • elicksaur 3y ago
    I never hear people talk like “I know I should grind more YouTube videos.” The leetcode phenomenon seems to be a particularly insidious time suck because it has the illusion of non-leisure value. The same level of energy and effort could be applied to open source or side projects that could benefit a great number of people.
  • sanderjd 3y ago
    Brains need rest. Doing leetcode style exercises is not trading off against passive entertainment, it's trading off against the limited amount of active mental energy.