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The point about simplicity is important and often overlooked. > Complex software that can’t be developed by a different group of people creates dependence, ste
by olah_1 6y ago
The point about simplicity is important and often overlooked.
> Complex software that can’t be developed by a different group of people creates dependence, step one of user domestication. That alone is enough to open the door to problematic developments.
This was one of the goals of Urbit[1]. Reduce complexity to increase freedom.
It’s true that Urbit uses esoteric naming for Hoon, but there are many contributors at this point and from what I understand, it is possible for one person to maintain the whole thing. Assuming that’s true, it’s an amazing accomplishment in simplification of software.
[1]: https://urbit.org/blog/precepts-discussion/ https://urbit.org/blog/precepts-discussion/