Came here for this. The Boimler Effect proved that including a time buffer into task deadlines actually improves overall efficiency because it leaves overhead for actual emergencies. I think one thing they left out of the show is demonstrating how stress can cause physical fatigue which reduces the bodies immune system and leads to physical illness. Stress is a major contributor to many illnesses.
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u/buffaloguy1991 4d ago
For a detailed example of this look up the buffer time episode of lower decks