I have noticed that there is a conflation between "simple" (i.e. not complex) and "easy". Often simple is a lot of work (often times more than complex work).

I have noticed that there is a conflation between "simple" (i.e. not complex) and "easy". Often simple is a lot of work (often times more than complex work). Easy work often just adds quick wins at the cost of tech-debt or unseen complexity. It is tempting to take the easy path, or allow complexity to grow as systems evolve. Simplicity usually requires a conscious effort and deliberate design work to achieve.