[ofibrvev]

> Just like there are no errors in binary, there are no errors in tree notation. Tools can operate on binary without understanding the semantics.

The scope of tools is pretty limited though: compression, encryption, ecc/encoding.

> Tools can operate on tree notation without understanding the semantics. This is very powerful.

GIGO still applies. So you move your errors downstream, as mentioned. The space where this is a win also seems pretty limited.