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		db48x 7 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why I Program in Lisp Whorf was an idiot. It’s not worth quoting him.

AdieuToLogic 7 months ago [–]

> Whorf was an idiot. It’s not worth quoting him.

The citation is relevant to this topic, therefore use and attribution warranted.

db48x 7 months ago | [–]

It’s relevant, but it’s also wrong. It doesn’t help him make the case. But sure, make sure you attribute it to the correct idiot.

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