The term "self-reflection" dates back to 1652, so why change it? I'm saying it shouldn't have been used in the first place. It's an awkward, confusing metapho

The term "self-reflection" dates back to 1652, so why change it? I'm saying it shouldn't have been used in the first place. It's an awkward, confusing metaphor. Programs aren't "reflecting", because "self-reflection" is something that only a sentient creature can perform. Programs currently have no concept of "self". I'd say "reflection" is less accurate than "type information", which covers at least 95% of use cases, if not more. I don't think concepts should be misnamed at the expense of accuracy. Neither do I. Also, all else being equal, less metaphors are better.