Seems discussion of simplicity and complexity are in the air these days (vis a vis the encapsulation thread). In this TED talk http://www.ted.com/talks/george_whitesides_toward_a_science_of_simplicity.html George Whitesides explores how *useful* complexity arises from simplicity. If a thing is easy to acquire or make, simple in function (On or Off for example), and above all predictable, amazing -- and completely unpredictable -- things will result. Like computers from transistors.
My biggest take-away idea from this talk is that thinking in terms of simplicity *vs* complexity is a mistake. The challenge is finding the viewpoints from which the inherent simplicity can be seen, and the path to resultant complexity understood. -- -matt -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "leo-editor" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/leo-editor?hl=en.
