Clasp: Common Lisp using LLVM and C++ for Molecular Metaprogramming

Why HN readers recommended it

HN repeatedly cites it as a striking example of Common Lisp used to push the frontier of science, and as one of the most inspiring tech talks.

This is a summary from the source dataset, not an endorsement by Hacker News or the video creator.

Video & recommendation details

Creator / channel

Google TechTalks

Topic

common lisp for molecular design

Format

talk

Level

intermediate

HN recommenders in dataset

8

HN mentions in dataset

20

Recommendation years in dataset

2015–2024

These counts and years describe the included Hacker News records; they are not YouTube views or the video’s publication date.

From the original HN conversations

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• So no one will mention the Clasp (Lisp on LLVM developer)? He built a language to build better, albeit not visualize, better molecules. If you are on this article, you probably will love to watch this guy. I am computer nerd and this guy makes …

• Unrelated to VR but still: if anyone here hasn't yet watched drmeister's talk about Clasp and his "molecular metaprogramming" project, please do. Absolutely fascinating stuff. [VIDEO] Also recently discussed on HN: [LINK]

• Lisp is programmable programming language, especially Common Lisp. It works as programmer amplifier. Better you are, more you benefit from it. I challenge anyone to watch this lecture from Christian Schafmeister and say they are not impressed: [VIDEO] and [LINK]