Like MLs, like Lisps etc power is trumped by convenience. Whether it is syntax convenience of C, Java, C# Or batteries included convenience of Python. It's a

Like MLs, like Lisps etc power is trumped by convenience. Whether it is syntax convenience of C, Java, C# Or batteries included convenience of Python. It's a crying shame because we are stuck with the primitive expressiveness of 3rd generation, and are unlikely to break free any time soon if ever. We'd rather get some LLM to generate the reams of boiler plate required to do anything significant.