Embracing Lisp Simplicity
Rich emphasizes that any programmer with an open mind can find joy in working with Lisp, particularly Closure, which he argues is simpler and more powerful than Java. He points out that perceived simplicity often stems from familiarity, suggesting that the real complexity lies in implicit rules within languages like Java. The conversation highlights the unique strengths of Lisp's design, which allows for greater flexibility and creativity in coding.In this clip
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Episode 158: Rich Hickey on Clojure
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