Wish List aside for the moment (I concur with most of the above), I always enjoy the insight found in your rare posts, @ndeshpande.

RE:early / late reflections – I just wanted to point out the depth to be found in the more ‘boring’ algorithms (Room, but Hall is deep, as well).  And – not unlike BlackHole – there are plenty of ways to tame the ‘sexier’ offerings, like Wormhole.