given that i use common lisp for numerical computations including ml, i hope not :) given just that python reigns supreme in this field, clear answer is no. how

given that i use common lisp for numerical computations including ml, i hope not :) given just that python reigns supreme in this field, clear answer is no. however it is worth keeping in mimd that common lisp is a high level language with very good low level features. you can for example use c data structures seamlessly if you need fine grained memory control you, or write inline assembly