[Edu-sig] 3d and Python

[ajsiegel at optonline.net]

Kirby writes - 

>  Given your 
> ability to
> imagine diabolical, dystopian futures...

Yeah, well you should hear me when I'm acutally being paranoid. ;)

. (a talent I don't sneeze 
> at), I'm sure
> you can think of scenarios involving Python which would illuminate 
> all your
> warning lights and set off alarm bells.

I like it best when what Python is and is not speaks for itself.  There is, I believe, enough of a  meritocracy dynamic alive in this realm. The utilization of Python in Panda3D being a case in point.  The folks who know best what to do with a tool like Python will find it and use it appropriately - at least at this point when it has reached critical mass in terms of its reputation.  And there is no use or reason to try to sell these kinds of folks.  They are making complex assessments, on their own terms.

In  short, yes I think Python has much less ideological baggage then Squeak.  

BTW, there was a point where I thought Guido was getting too close to letting himself be identified with specific ideas about education and too close to bringing Python down that road with him.

And I don't fully regret some of my ranting on the subject here.

Art