Why Lisp is Different

Lemonodor directs our attention to an interesting comp.lang.list post listing several of the key elements that make Lisp "different".

Don't miss the list of consequences for successful software design in Lisp at the end of the post:

* when in doubt design software to be dynamic (changeable at any time).

* when in doubt design software to be introspective

* when in doubt design software to be reflective