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 ### Goals
 
-* Low latency Clojure scripting alternative to JVM Clojure.
+* Fast startup times compared to JVM Clojure.
 * Easy installation: grab the self-contained binary and run. No JVM needed.
 * Familiarity and portability:
   - Scripts should be compatible with JVM Clojure as much as possible