Yeah those equations flying around seemed _real_ useful :)
No doubt. Not to mention the visual and audio feedback you get when information is sent/received. I feel like there is a real advantage to watching bright colored bytes buzz by me while I explore data.
It'd be great to have what you're looking for flash off and on like that garbage file, in purple, with an accompanying buzzing tone. But I still don't think it'd get me to wave my arms around like an evangelist.