> Yes, the flatness (of traits) is what makes traits so  
> uncomplicated. Having, OTHO, always the choice of which parent to  
> lookup next needs a whole lot of discipline (seems to shine through  
> between the lines in "The Power of Simplicity", which wouldn't have  
> been possible without rigid discipline).
>
> I agree that MI can have a disturbing and even a catastrophic  
> downside, especially when combined with dynamic lookup.

Yep. But what does "OTHO" mean?

> Hey! Thank you for mentioning. I'd love to learn about that  
> difference from your point of view. When are you in Switzerland  
> next time? Drop me an email.

Sure, I will.

Cheers,
Alexandre
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