Explore the innovative spoken language for code editing called Cursorless in this conference talk from Strange Loop 2023. Discover how Pokey Rule, the creator of Cursorless, designed a system that leverages tree-sitter real-time parser to enable efficient, high-level code manipulations while maintaining flexibility for more traditional editing methods. Learn about the core abstractions - actions, modifiers, marks, and scopes - that allow users to create powerful and concise command chains. Gain insights into the thought process behind designing a spoken language for coding, including considerations for nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Understand how Cursorless aims to revolutionize voice-based code editing, potentially surpassing even experienced vim users in efficiency. Delve into Pokey Rule's background in programming languages and human-computer interaction, and learn about the open-source nature of the Cursorless project.