I’ve observed this behavior, but never came up with such a succinct (perhaps pit...

Gormo · 2026-02-19T20:41:38 1771533698

How about "when your career depends on appearing to solve problems, fake ones are much easier than real ones".

vkou · 2026-02-19T20:40:21 1771533621

> but never came up with such a succinct (perhaps pithy) way of describing it.

Here's one.

"Life is complicated, so is rule-making."

nickff · 2026-02-19T21:37:22 1771537042

This is indeed pithy, but does not capture the contrast of the great-grandparent comment.