[Cushman]

This is a perfect example of the kind of humor that belongs on HN. Actually had me nodding along in parts, then screwing up my face at others. By the time I was sure it was satire, I was committed enough to see it through to the end.

Best of all, I expect sincere discussion of the merits of the argument in this thread. Well executed, and heh heh.

[ignoramous]

Is this blog post a dig on Rich Hickey's talk 'Simple Made Easy'?

[Cushman]

Just speaking for myself, it seemed like a pretty good-natured mix of thoughtful musing on the nature of universal computation, and gentle mockery of the idea that universal computation means there's one right answer for anything. I'd be surprised if it's meant to skewer any one viewpoint in particular.

[elbenshira]

This is an acceptable description.