the two points are hard to take together since no one "talks" a programming language natively. the important point regarding lisp is that it offers a unique val

the two points are hard to take together since no one "talks" a programming language natively. the important point regarding lisp is that it offers a unique value proposition for programmers. it is for this very reason still kept alive by the very programmers (new and veterans) that realize its value. these programmers improve existing solutions as well as start new ones, including commercial/industrial applications