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		seneca on Feb 28, 2022 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Ask HN: Single-person creations that have stood th... > ... because they did not write the compiler for their game. That's like saying a painting isn't a single person creation because the artist didn't make their own brushes from scratch. Maybe true technically, but splitting hairs to the point that it makes the conversation about something else entirely. I, pencil is an interesting essay, but it's not what OP is asking about, I don't think.

Turing_Machine on Feb 28, 2022 [–]

For sure. "And did you mine the sand and process the silicon for that computer? I don't think so."

asddubs on Feb 28, 2022 | [–]

hold on now, don't tell me you were using preexisting atoms to facilitate your art? I guess all great artists really do steal

revax on Feb 28, 2022 | | [–]

If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch you must first invent the universe.

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