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A former boss of mine said that he aspired to build the "Sagrada Família of software", referring to the intricately beautiful basilica whose architect didn't li
by bitwize 3y ago
A former boss of mine said that he aspired to build the "Sagrada Família of software", referring to the intricately beautiful basilica whose architect didn't live to see the completion of: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagrada_Fam%C3%ADlia https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagrada_Fam%C3%ADlia
He meant that he wanted to build something that took time and care, but it would last and amaze all who saw it with its beauty and impressive construction.
I showed him 8088MPH, which took seven years to write: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yHXx3orN35Y https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yHXx3orN35Y
He said "OK, that's the Sagrada Família of software."
Thinking on the Matrix sequels which, I know, do not exist, I came to a stunning realization: The Machines have a demoscene. Neo encounters a pair of programs who are trying to smuggle their daughter, Sati, into the Matrix. The Oracle told Neo that every program in the Matrix has a purpose, but Sati does not and that's why she is at risk of deletion. Her parents created her simply to experience the joy of loving her.
Sati is a demo. Like any demo she exists simply to delight her creators and anyone who observes her. We even get to see a demoeffect of hers: the colorful sunrise she creates for Neo to enjoy, wherever he may be. This demonstrates that the Machines have developed art, empathy, and love, quite possibly due to Neo's influence.