radix7

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   by radix7 1y ago

   I've worked at Latin on and off over the past ten years or so, starting with LLPSI and similar beginner materaials. Trying to read actual Roman texts still feels like slamming into a brick wall.
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   by radix7 2y ago

   Yes, I've heard this sales pitch before. Yes, I used an actual REPL tied to an editor, among other configurations. I found it rather underwhelming. I tried a few other lisp dialects as well, but had the same experience. Interactivity i
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   by radix7 2y ago

   I am well aware of the benefits of a REPL, and find it pretty essential for learning any language. It didn't help me grok clojure any better, though. I'm not sure what you mean by structural editing support. I usually find things
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   by radix7 2y ago

   I've tried to learn Clojure a few times and just bounced right off every time. I found it impossible to read and frustrating and tedious to write. Everyone else who tries it seems to fall in love, but I really don't get it.
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   by radix7 2y ago

   >You don't need a marketable idea Seems like most of the application is describing your idea.
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   by radix7 3y ago

   >I don't think it's important to literally write "morning pages" (nor does Ms. Cameron, in my reading). From my reading, it seemed like literally writing pages was absolutely essential, regardless if writing is your p
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   by radix7 3y ago

   I saw another post here about this book a few months ago and gave it a shot. I lasted about four weeks before giving up on it. I found the process of writing morning pages to be thoroughly unpleasant and it did nothing to spark any creativi