But honestly have you seen what most people actually do with their PCs now? Like my cousin just needed something for schoolwork and streaming Netflix. A cheap power supply in a $500 pre-built is perfect for that and it'll probably last years. Not everyone is running high-end gaming rigs that need platinum-rated units. Sometimes the "lazy" build is just the smart choice for the job.

Libraries have collection policies, they don't just take everything. Those policies often say no to stuff that's purely hate speech, calls for violence, or is just explicit adult content not meant for a general public space. Your zine probably hit one of those rules. Framing it as a fear of ideas misses the practical job of curating a shared resource. It's not about your ideas, it's about the packaging.

Calling it a "cult of efficiency" feels a bit dramatic! Like, packing lunch the night before or laying out clothes saves time and reduces morning stress. It's not some ideological movement, it's just being practical. People have always done things ahead to make life easier, from farmers planting seasons in advance to students outlining essays early. Framing everyday preparedness as a cult ignores how these small efficiencies actually improve daily life. Is it really that serious, or are we just labeling common sense?

All this fuss over schedules when freelancing is inherently unpredictable?

Your "landmarks and folded paper" romance would end fast when that thing sent you to a closed road, Robin.