I guess what you are pointing out (it being a problem) is the conventional view, while the author tries to frame it as a strength. In the end, it can be both, d

I guess what you are pointing out (it being a problem) is the conventional view, while the author tries to frame it as a strength. In the end, it can be both, depending on the situation. Maybe akin to the centralized vs decentralized structure of web services?