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A live counter of human lifetime burned in your meetings

A live counter of human lifetime burned in your meetings

by askos·May 5, 2026·3 points·6 comments

AI Analysis

●●SolidCozyCrowd Pleaser

No backend, no ads, just pure shame calculated in real-time.

Strengths
  • Single-file implementation with zero dependencies runs entirely client-side.
  • Visualizing 'person-time' instead of wall-clock time hits a genuine pain point.
  • Clean, readable UI that communicates the joke instantly without explanation.
Weaknesses
  • Lacks persistence; refreshing the tab loses the current burn count.
  • Novelty wears off quickly since it doesn't actually solve the meeting problem.
Category
Target Audience

Remote teams, engineering managers, anyone stuck in meetings

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