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14:32:50
nyef
So, I see five potential lines of argument here, centered around the Linux kernel... 1. Does C have "proper" language support for interfaces? 2. Is the Linux kernel not "well structured"? 3. Do the kernel developers have "superhuman" will power? 4. Is the Linux kernel not dealing with a large problem? Or 5. Is the Linux kernel an existence proof for a counterargument?
14:34:02
jackdaniel
I would argue if it is well structured, but it is also a fact that it has strong leadership
14:34:30
jackdaniel
also bear in mind, that "quotes' carry only limited amount of truth (like general direction), so they are not claims per se
14:34:50
nyef
Yes. I would argue that "superhuman" will power is attainable, provided that you involve more than just one human.
14:36:13
nyef
I would further argue that /this is the most useful line of inquiry/, and that the follow-on question is "how might superhuman will power be replicated on a smaller scale?"
14:37:31
nyef
And that this is not a "technical" problem as such. (Well, it IS, but it's a social-technology thing, not a computer-technology thing.)
14:38:15
jackdaniel
if technology makes things easier, then having this computer technology as your aim influences greatly the overal result
14:39:15
jackdaniel
also attaining superhuman will power sounds like a lot of a hassle, so having language support which deems it unnecessary is something desireable
14:41:42
nyef
Mmm. Will power is a finite resource. Renewable, yes, but you can only have so much of it at a time. The less you need to use it, the more of it you have to use for important things.