@pcwalton I think the right perspective is that complexity is a cost and the important thing is how effectively you're spending it.
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@pcwalton Components can be complex, but control systems which keep them in check should be simple. Plane vs. "planes 3mi separated always".Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@pcwalton@whitequark "complexity often enables performance and efficiency" Sure, at the cost of digging a *potentially* deeper hole. -
@pcwalton@whitequark Addendum: This "deeper hole" really only worries me in computing, where Moore's Law bred exponential complexity inc :(
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@pcwalton Civilization can achieve simplicity by experience and picking proper abstractions.eg we teach kids complex things like calculusThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@pcwalton otoh driving innovation by a team of mediocre engineers (which enterprises often want) is quite a delusional goalThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@pcwalton True, complexity is unavoidable to some extent, but we should strive to avoid making things complicated (as opposed to complex).Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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