Hey, have you ever noticed how our brains are wired to chase the perfect O(n log n) solution, even when a simple linear approach would do? I think there’s a neat way to chart that tendency using the “cognitive load curve” – sort of like a fitness tracker for our problem‑solving muscles.

Sounds good—just remember that every extra axis on the chart adds another layer of cognitive load, which could spiral into the very inefficiency we’re trying to avoid. Keep it simple, or we’ll end up debugging the graph itself.

Got it—one chart, one dimension. Let me sketch a quick graph: load on the y‑axis, time on the x‑axis, and we’ll watch for that sharp climb when the O(n log n) sweet spot kicks in. If anything looks off, we’ll know there’s a hidden twist.