[Edu-sig] re: learn-ed disability is counter evidence

Arthur ajsiegel at optonline.net
Sun Jan 4 12:47:28 EST 2004


Paul writes - 

>The purpose of Python is not to continue a programmer caste system but to
>open access to knowledge of how a computer works to everyone.  (Yes?)

I guess only Guido can speak to the purpose of Python.  

But even his intentions do not control the situation in any real way.

And it is unfortunate polemics to make this kind of argument.  What I
perceive as realistic to expect from Python is a statement of perception of
reality, not an ideological wish list.  And in my cosmos represents one of
approximately 4 billion zillion (my last count) cases where reality
disappoints.  Reality, not Python.

I do believe - reality based, in my view of it - that Python is unique
enough to make a real contribution in the educational arena, targeted
properly.  And believe - I know I am in effect repeating myself - that by
overstating the case radically, we risk largely missing the opportunity for
maximizing the reality based opportunities. 

Please - everybody - do prove me wrong.  But do *prove* me wrong.

Art




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