Seriously, thank you very much for that excellent breakdown. I never really got into Lisp, as I preferred imperative programming with C et al, but it looks lik

Seriously, thank you very much for that excellent breakdown. I never really got into Lisp, as I preferred imperative programming with C et al, but it looks like my preference is for my programming language requiring up-front a complete specification of the semantics of the program, i.e. no runtime dynamic parsing of strings into code or the like. From your description, it looks like the Lisp guys codified (NPI) how to mix static and dynamic abilities into the same language, thus uncovering the analysis problems for how the dynamic parts can be processed with respect to their interface with its static core. Thanks again. Learning something like this is a wonderful way to start my day in this troubled world. Peace be with you, and best of luck in your endeavors!