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:Also, the fact that both of the references provided on the page state that only Fortran is older than Lisp should be taken into account. These are references from people who were around at the time, and it isn't as if COBOL is something they would have been unaware of.
:[[User:Unsuitably Silly Name|Unsuitably Silly Name]] ([[User talk:Unsuitably Silly Name|talk]]) 07:40, 21 January 2024 (UTC)
== LISP "Logo" ==
[[File:Cons-Cell.svg|thumb|Cons-cell as an omnipresent iconographic depiction in LISP literature.]]
Just added the iconograpic cons-cell as a historically more correct "logo" for this article.
:Proposed restoration of an iconic early Lisp visual element as the language's primary emblem. This cons-cell depiction, featuring its distinctive list structure with 'cdr' branches at the same level, historically stood out among scarce graphical representations in printed materials before digital typesetting became widespread or available at all.
:While Guy L. Steele Jr.'s artistic cover designs for 'The Little LISPer' (featuring a yin-yang symbol) and 'The Little Schemer' (with an elephant constructing a house from scaffolding parts) introduced memorable visual elements, the cons-cell illustration has emerged as a universally recognized emblem of Lisp programming itself.
:This illustration directly represents Lisp's fundamental list structures and has become its visual identity through widespread use on early hardware (e.g., Lisp machine panels) and educational materials. As both a teaching tool and recognizable symbol, it offers a more accessible representation for general audiences.
Hope it helps. -- 11:55, 8 June 2025 (UTC) [[User:Cobalt pen|Cobalt pen]] ([[User talk:Cobalt pen|talk]]) 11:55, 8 June 2025 (UTC)
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