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That's true, but some of the arguably worst ideas are the ones which makes it the most approachable, hackable and understandable.

Hindsight is an interesting thing. Makes mistakes more visible while making Chesterton's Fences invisible.

We shouldn't forget these. These fences are there for the reasons. Yes, fences can be revised, but shall not be ignored.



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