A Note on "Government Efficiency"

chiefalchemist · 2 hours ago

I wish the new dept was called: The Department of Government Effectiveness.

Being efficient at the wrong things at the wrong time is still a waste. There's still opportunity cost associated with that.

throw0101d · 2 hours ago

> Being efficient at the wrong things at the wrong time is still a waste.

Being 'too efficient' can also mean not having resiliency. Having some 'slop' to play with can allow for resiliency (see also bus factor).

bdangubic · 2 hours ago

being effective at the wrong place at the wrong time is also a waste

beardyw · 2 hours ago

effective - successful in producing a desired or intended result.

Not clear what you mean.