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by wruza 494 days ago
Computer, delete this paragraph. computer move to next function. Computer replace this word.

dap /^fu cw

Seriously?

2 comments

Exactly. People think that vimmers type with fingers, where in fact "typing" really happens in the brain. Ask any seasoned vimmer immediately after a typed sequence what keys did they just press, and most of them would struggle to "spell out" the sequence, even though they would have no problem repeating it again on the keyboard.

The mechanics of "procedural memory" (or as commonly called "muscle memory") is a complex, still not-well understood topic. We still years away from understanding how brain converts conscious actions into automated motor programs. BCIs (brain-computer interfaces) like Neuralink, even though can feel amazing, still can't artificially replicate true procedural memory formation.

As long as the keyboard input remains relevant, vim-model will remain the most ergonomic, fastest, attainable and pragmatic model for text-editing and navigation.

imagine I'm not thinking in English, so interface without translation layer will be faster.