> if Lisp is so good, why isn’t its use more widespread? There are over 39 thousand McDonald's restaurants worldwide, yet there's no general consensus on wheth

> if Lisp is so good, why isn’t its use more widespread? There are over 39 thousand McDonald's restaurants worldwide, yet there's no general consensus on whether that's really good food. Opinions on McDonald's food vary. Some people enjoy it for its taste, convenience, and affordability, while others criticize it for its nutritional value and health impact. Popular doesn't necessarily mean good, and vice-versa. Consider classical music as another example. It's praised for its intricacy, artistry, and emotional richness, yet it lacks the widespread popularity of genres like pop or rock. I'm not a musician, but I believe any aspiring artist would gain immensely from studying classical music. Similarly, any programmer would find significant value in learning Lisp. The concept of Lisp is genuinely captivating (don't confuse it with Common Lisp, I'm talking about the general idea of Lisp, not a concrete implementation). Good ideas have enduring relevance. Much like classical music, which, though never mainstream, perpetually retains its allure, Lisp remains perpetually attractive, even if it never reclaims mainstream status.