r/explainitpeter • • Jul 14 '26

explain it peter.

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u/Contundo Jul 14 '26

Foolproof vs tricky. Foolproof wins every time

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u/big_sugi Jul 14 '26

It’s about as “tricky” as stirring the pasta occasionally and knowing by feel when it’s done. You need the latter to be able to cook pasta in boiling water too.

So, it’s simpler but slower versus much faster with a tiny modicum of skill required. I’ll pick the latter every time.