> You could use Lisp for everything, just like you could walk anywhere or build a bike yourself, but why would you when you could just pick out a car and just a

> You could use Lisp for everything, just like you could walk anywhere or build a bike yourself, but why would you when you could just pick out a car and just accept the limitations and dangers of driving on the roads? At least with a car you have the years of engineering and research under the hood, and mechanics that have worked on machines like yours before. Because using your car all the time will make you fat and lazy, while riding your bike will make you fit and agile. Fun fact: Both bicycles and Lisp are some of the most developed technologies out there. Bicycle technology is actually much more advanced than cars in terms of maturity and efficiency. Really, you provided a great metaphor why you in fact should use Lisp. But the, I did build my own bike, do not own a car, and love Lisp. So go figure.