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Even among just software devs I'm guessing far more time is wasted on passive consumption like TikTok, YouTube, etc.
by 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 agoI 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 agoBrains 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.