It's a question of perspective. A rocket-powered tricycle held the land speed 
record for 13 years.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Flame_(automobile)


On Feb 15, 2016, at 12:32 PM, Robby Findler <ro...@eecs.northwestern.edu> wrote:

> On Mon, Feb 15, 2016 at 2:29 PM, Matthew Butterick <m...@mbtype.com> wrote:
>> On Monday, February 15, 2016 at 2:40:29 AM UTC-8, Nota Poin wrote:
>> 
>>> Too powerful. It's a language that can define new languages from whole 
>>> cloth. It's a compiler of compilers. It's like trying to use a jet engine 
>>> to propel your tricycle.
>> 
>> I would rather have a jet engine for my tricycle than a tricycle to tow my 
>> jet.
> 
> One of those seems more life-threatening than the other, actually.....
> 
> Robby

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