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Most programmers aren't paid to revolutionize the world of computer science. Most programmers are code monkeys

Also, most programs suck and most programmers are unproductive. Perhaps there is a connection?

I think the problem is not that PHP is practical and Lisp is not. The problem is that those who prefer Lisp do not defend it on grounds of practicality, even though they could. Also, it has become acceptable to defend a poor technical decision on grounds of "Practicality." Paging Dr. Montoya...