That indeed may be true, but "simplicity" in general seems to be out of fashion nowadays. Whether it is in our (traditional) spelling or in our various (traditional) sciences, defending tradition seems to be *far* more important than finding and establishing the simplest (and most accurate) choice.
I would be tempted to reply with one of Shakespeare's well-known quotes: "Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we seek to deceive!" [Minor oopsie: I can't remember which of his plays has this so-appropriate line.]
That indeed may be true, but "simplicity" in general seems to be out of fashion nowadays.
No more nor less than ever, I think. "Simplicity" is usually an individual thing, not a cultural thing. The world tends to be excessive. Tradition is always strong. Best to just ignore it. Don't pay attention to what other people do, do things the way you want to - as much as you can. Simplicity is where you find it.
The quote isn't Shakespeare, it's Sir Walter Scott.
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Date: 2008-09-18 04:57 am (UTC)I would be tempted to reply with one of Shakespeare's well-known quotes: "Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we seek to deceive!" [Minor oopsie: I can't remember which of his plays has this so-appropriate line.]
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Date: 2008-09-18 11:24 am (UTC)No more nor less than ever, I think. "Simplicity" is usually an individual thing, not a cultural thing. The world tends to be excessive. Tradition is always strong. Best to just ignore it. Don't pay attention to what other people do, do things the way you want to - as much as you can. Simplicity is where you find it.
The quote isn't Shakespeare, it's Sir Walter Scott.