Earlier quoted context omitted.
Cue the Arthur C. Clark quote: “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
That's Clarke's Third Law. I'm fond of the First Corollary to Clarke's First Law (allegedly first mentioned by Benford): "Any technology which is distinguishable from magic is insufficiently advanced." There's work to be done, fellow hackers, so let's get to it. ;)
Can't edit my comment, and no one will care at this date, but...
s/First Law/Third Law/
Obviously the quote I posted is the corollary to the quote negativity posted. Derp derp derp.