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Re:Crush: A command line shell that is also a powerful moder... by heresie-dabord on Friday August 07, 2020 @01:54PM (#24084682)
Many young people don't know history, science, other languages, or even the grammar of their native language. That is why we teach.

The "ecosystem" of programming languages is healthy. There are many options, some to master, some to consider. But not knowing how to use a tool -- especially a widely-used and powerful tool -- is no badge of honour or discernment.

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Re:Crush: A command line shell that is also a powerful moder... by cat199 on Friday August 07, 2020 @02:54PM (#24085262)
> That is why we teach.

but what if people don't know how to learn?

instead of getting wrapped up in all of this 'knowledge preservation' nonsense, shouldn't we just mimic what they are already doing and assume it to be better, because the activity occurs in a year number that is higher than the previous behavior pattern?

now that would be real progress.

or, not.

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Re:Crush: A command line shell that is also a powerful moder... by heresie-dabord on Friday August 07, 2020 @03:39PM (#24085712)
Sarcasm duly noted. (o;

Societal results sadly noted.

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