I agree on both points. To the first, I’d like to note that classifying “kinds of illegibility” seems worthwhile. You’ve pointed out one example, the “this will affect future systems but doesn’t affect systems today”. I’d add three more to make the possibly incomplete set:
This will affect future systems but doesn’t affect systems today.
This relates to an issue at a great inferential distance; it is conceptually difficult to understand.
This issue stems from an improper framing or assumption about existing systems that is not correct.
This issue is emotionally or politically inconvenient.
I’d be happy to say more about what I mean by each of the above if anyone is curious, and I’d also be happy to hear out thoughts about my suggested illegibility categories or the concept in general.
I agree on both points. To the first, I’d like to note that classifying “kinds of illegibility” seems worthwhile. You’ve pointed out one example, the “this will affect future systems but doesn’t affect systems today”. I’d add three more to make the possibly incomplete set:
This will affect future systems but doesn’t affect systems today.
This relates to an issue at a great inferential distance; it is conceptually difficult to understand.
This issue stems from an improper framing or assumption about existing systems that is not correct.
This issue is emotionally or politically inconvenient.
I’d be happy to say more about what I mean by each of the above if anyone is curious, and I’d also be happy to hear out thoughts about my suggested illegibility categories or the concept in general.