But assembly _is_ outdated, at least for the purpose of authoring large community software projects.

> C is syntactic sugar around assembly.

The C abstract machine, and the undefined behavior shenanigans compilers are pulling off says otherwise.

I want to create software that doesn’t harm users. That doesn’t at all imply that I’m not interested in computers. In fact guaranteeing safety for users shows a profound interest in computers.

> C is syntactic sugar around assembly

It isn't

As an example, see how C 'int', 'short', 'long' or whatever becomes actual different types

> just admit you're not interested in computers

I have the popcorn ready already for when the next C "hotshot" shoots himself in the foot yet again because he thinks a chainsaw without an emergency brake is just more fun

All programming languages are syntactic sugar around processor instructions

> C is syntactic sugar around assembly.

Even if this is true (and I don't believe it is), it's not useful.