Re: the relational model of data objects *and* program objects

Neo wrote:
> > Given that such an environment exists whereby both data objects
> > and program objects are physically stored within the RDBMS
> > has anyone seen recently any emergent models that address both
> > these objects in a consistent manner?
>
> That ultimate model (whatever it might actually be) is ubiquitous and
> has existed forever. It is the model that the universe is based on.

The universe isn't based on a model (at least not one immediately accessible to us) - we create models to explain various aspects of the universe.

> It
> is probably impossible / impractical to implement on any other
hardware
> except that of the universe itself which is a combined db /
> multi-processor. Having said that, possibly the next closest model,
> albeit a very very distant 2nd, on single-processor type man-made
> computers might be the one used by XDb. I tried to explain it here
for
> several years but nearly all the experts agreed that it didn't make
> sense or could possibly work.

I think it's just not any more useful than the others that we have.

> > Do you think it is important to address the issue that a model
> > of both the data objects and the program objects is required?
>
> If one wants to eventually implement systems more similar to the
human
> mind, yes.

Why is that important?  

• erk