Haskell is a purely functional, statically typed programming language that's been the darling of academics and language nerds for decades. It's known for its mind-bending abstractions, elegant syntax, and ability to make even the most seasoned developer feel like a complete idiot.

How to use it in a sentence

• "I tried to learn Haskell over the weekend, but I think I'll stick to JavaScript - at least I can understand what's going on there most of the time."

• "Did you see that blog post about using Haskell to prove the correctness of your blockchain smart contracts? I think I'll wait until that whole Web3 thing blows over."

If you actually want to learn more...

• What Made Lisp Different - While not specifically about Haskell, this essay by Paul Graham dives into some of the key features that set Lisp (and by extension, other functional languages like Haskell) apart from the mainstream imperative languages.

• The Roots of Lisp - Another Paul Graham classic, this article explores the early history of Lisp and how it influenced the development of later languages, including Haskell.

• Beating the Averages - In this famous essay, Paul Graham argues that using an unusual language like Lisp (or Haskell) can give you a significant competitive advantage as a programmer or startup founder.

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