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Doesn't the author somewhat argue the opposite? If form follows function, then surely a "new" way of doing dictionaries should have a new syntax?

I'll be more specific: if it's the same construct, please make it look familiar. If it's novel, then surely, yes, appearing novel will help me.

I like your word choice: "help". Not just not hurt; it will help. Different things should look different.