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@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ this config attempts to follow the [synaptic standard](https://github.com/llakal
 
 ideally, our modules are categorised by the purpose they hope to fulfil, and contain all the information necessary to achieve that within their context.
 
-this is in contrast to many configuration styles which may be structured in a way that is beholden to mechanical details (implementations, module systems, or other scope they may carry).
+this is in contrast to many configuration styles, which may be structured in a way that is beholden to mechanical details (programs, implementations, module systems, or other scope they may carry).
 
 here, *we do not build our dreams of concrete*.