I think he is onto something here. Indeed, the simplicity should not be a goal itself. What is important in capturing the essential. If simplicity helps then go

I think he is onto something here. Indeed, the simplicity should not be a goal itself. What is important in capturing the essential. If simplicity helps then go for it. But more often than not, simple things are better. But there is a line you can cross and the simple works against you. Things become like children toolboxes - you can't do anything with them.