[dyingkneepad]

So you never waste a few minutes to an hour doing not-work things such as browsing Hacker News, Facebook, trash talking Elon Musk with your coworkers at the watercooler, etc?

(not saying you don't, just curious, I know some rare individuals on Earth are like this)

[EligibleDecoy]

Not speaking for anyone else, but breaks are important. I am more productive working a cycle of 50 minutes “work” then taking 10 minute breaks. I would count my walking outside to get fresh air (or decompressing with some HN) work as it’s helping me solve problems.

But then again, sleep is super important to being productive but I wouldn’t call that work either.

[paulcole]

He’s claiming that his mind is always subconsciously thinking about solving problems even when he’s doing those things.

It’s kind of a humblebrag.

[idontwantthis]

It's also a justification for slacking off, but also just true and points out why 8 hour days are silly, and offices are silly.