#.... ooooo magic is just computer programming isnt it?
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In a modern fantasy setting, magic users would be the most desirable computer programmers and you can't convince me otherwise
#oh so you give a non human force instructions to achieve a certain effect?#yeah thats literally computer programming#only its a rock with lightning running through it#its about breaking down tasks into the right language structure and rules#i think back to one of my a level maths teachers doing the module called Decision maths#and getting the thought exercise of trying to explain to a robot how to make a cup of tea#where every minor step you as a human would unconsciously make would have to be explained#in so far as saying like#.... flip switch on top of kettle to open lid. move arm to place kettle under tap. use other arm to push lever on tap. wait x time#for water to fill. use hand to turn tap in OPPOSITE direction#and like... this was some basic computer programming logic being taught to us#but then i realise... hey thats kinda... what youd have to do... to make tea with magic as well......#youd have to describe the whole thing like that#and suddenly its like#.... ooooo magic is just computer programming isnt it?#spell books are just algorithms written out on paper
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