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Great comment. This is an insightful summary & juxtaposition.

Would also add: mental frame.

Some people may decline to play checkers (too busy) even though pieces on their chess board are not in motion (not apparently busy).

This is distinct to social signalling (NYT) and its not procrastination. Its meta productive (rational) if playing checkeers will decrease my focus and odds of winning at chess.



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