>the language itself may become very complex to permit such a short program Hit the nail on the head. We can't fight thermodynamics, we can only cheat by drawi

>the language itself may become very complex to permit such a short program Hit the nail on the head. We can't fight thermodynamics, we can only cheat by drawing lines and pumping entropy one way. "Simplicity" is obtained by hiding complexity away. Modern container ships are reliably run by 13 people because of a huge system of builders and maintainers for everything from diesel engines to navigation systems.