Is efficiency always a good thing? In this episode of Higher Ed Hot Takes, Joel Goodman challenges the relentless pursuit of productivity in higher education and creative work. He argues that while efficiency tools and AI promise to save time, they often come at the expense of quality, originality, and the human touch. Joel explores why great work is inherently inefficient, how "doing more with less" leads to diminishing returns, and why craft and creativity require time and care. Tune in to hear why embracing a little inefficiency might be the key to standing out and producing truly great work in a world obsessed with shortcuts.

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00:00 Introduction: Balancing Quality and Quantity