While technically awesome, it's still math. It cuts so closely to being able to patent proofs or mathematical expressions (it's kind of hard to argue that's not

While technically awesome, it's still math. It cuts so closely to being able to patent proofs or mathematical expressions (it's kind of hard to argue that's not exactly what it is) and I hope one day the judicial system understands software well enough to invalidate software patents. It's technically amazing. Shaman still amazes me with its speed and accuracy. But in the end, it's simple (advanced) numerical analysis. I'd much rather their implementation be held close to the vest as a trade secret, where stealing source code is illegal, but if I produce similar functionality on my own via my own work and time investment, I don't need to fear that someone has government sponsored exclusivity on that pattern of mathematical analysis.