I'm not emotionally attached to Go, I want to learn rust, and I'm old enough to realize the search for the perfect tool is utter folly. So the inevitable religious wars that surround critiques like this don't move the needle for me.

So while this article didn't really convince me of anything, I have to admit I did learn a thing or two (or five). Kudos to the author, who is a fantastic writer and communicator. Even if you aren't neck deep in the language wars, it's worth reading.