This is an article about a fallacy, not about tools being unnecessary.<p>A great surfer can catch a wave on a dining table. But when he's competing in the world championship, you can bet that he'll have strong opinions about the board he's using.<p>I can write a working program in Notepad, on a dare. But when I'm serious, I'm going to have strong opinions on which tools make me faster, better or more productive.<p>The article's examples are all about magical thinking from amateurs and beginners, who won't benefit from any qualities the tool might possess until they learn. But when you're a professional, a certain amount of research and a willingness to try new tools and approaches is definitely worth it.