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Fredrik Lundh fredrik at pythonware.com
Sat Dec 10 17:53:57 EST 2005 
Zeljko Vrba wrote:

> Using indentation without block termination markers is opposite of the way we
> write spoken language, terminating each sentence with . Ever wondered why
> we use such things in written language, when people are much better in
> guessing what the writer wanted to say then computers?

Interesting.  Python's use of indentation comes from ABC, which based the
design partially on extensive testing on human beings.  Humans often use
indentation for grouping, and colons to introduce a new level or group are
at least as common.  In fact, most humans can understand the structure
of a Python program even if they've never programmed before.

I guess writers don't use indentation to group text on your planet.

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