[dkersten]

> Learning is difficult

But not insurmountable. In my own experience, all it takes is a small amount of consistent effort each day. I've learned a few programming languages that I use regularly like this, I learned sleight of hand card magic like this and most recently, I've learned to play guitar like this. This year, I hope to learn Spanish like this too. Many people don't want to put consistent regular effort in and are looking for shortcuts. That doesn't work.

> a ghastly chimera of techniques

Well, yeah, the right tool for the job, right? But it does work, so...