notezeit https://notezeit.com/ Uncovering patterns and trade-offs to help people make better choices. en Which language is more efficient, Spanish or English?https://notezeit.com/2026-08-07-talking-speed-ig/https://notezeit.com/2026-08-07-talking-speed-ig/Tue, 10 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000Bodies & SignalsWe timed 17 languages reading the same passages to see which gets more across. Countries that prize making parents proud tend to be seen as more corrupthttps://notezeit.com/2026-07-01-public-duty-ig/https://notezeit.com/2026-07-01-public-duty-ig/Fri, 06 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000Cultures & PublicsIt holds across 88 countries' public-sector ratings. What happens when you enforce a rule? Southern Europe spends 37% less on rail maintenance than the rest of the EUhttps://notezeit.com/2026-10-31-rail-upkeep-and-safety-ig/https://notezeit.com/2026-10-31-rail-upkeep-and-safety-ig/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 00:00:00 +0000Rules & InstitutionsSpain, Italy, Portugal and Greece, per kilometre of line, 2016 to 2022, after adjusting for their lower wages and building costs.