That is an interesting point of view; but, not sure if i want my legends to be totally off the actual functionality. I agree that most of current layouts are inherited from obscure times when type writers ruled the earth.
I was like everyone else, until I got blank caps, then it really took away that paper thin mental hurdle where the keys must be as labeled..
I quickly realized how the labels held me back..
This was a revelation of sorts..
Eventually I came up with very elaborate split layouts for my 87key..
Over time, I continued to have some wrist pain, that was when I sought towards Completely redefining the keyboard for myself..
Which lead me towards the ergodox..
Overall.. ergodox in the beginning did not solve all the problems in its default configuration..
The tenting was simply not high enough.
Eventually , I went to the extreme with 120mm long screws, and Now I am completely pain free, and no tension in the wrist whatsoever..