> The question is, is learning it useful? Even that question is too broadly posed. The question is, is learning it in addition to[1] the previously-standard to

> The question is, is learning it useful? Even that question is too broadly posed. The question is, is learning it in addition to[1] the previously-standard tools useful? [1] In the context of the article, this might be "instead of", which presents a much lower bar.