Quote of the Day: 4 November 2025 #QotD

“[H]umans are not great at estimating the time required for cognitive endeavors. We’re wired to understand the demands of tangible efforts, like crafting a hand ax, or gathering edible plants.” -Cal Newport
[The best way to estimate the length of time required to complete a job has often been said to be to double what you think it will take and add a fudge factor. This will not give you an accurate estimate, but it ought to be closer than what you started at. The reason is stated above.]