What are the potential drawbacks of a society that prioritizes efficiency above all else?

Efficiency is beneficial for achieving growth and productivity, and it can improve the quality and speed of outcomes. But there are various drawbacks to prioritizing efficiency. It might lead to burnout, anxiety, dissatisfaction, and many other issues. We are living in a capitalist system that values efficiency and productivity above all. We are trying to [...]

I think the main potential drawback of prioritizing efficiency above all else is a lack of unity because people who work together will not think of anything else but success. They will do everything to achieve a goal, and there won't be any conversation. I think that people will talk less; they just come here [...]