This could use an explanation for those of us that don't speak weird random letters and numbers

Thx
Nxt will release its own Turing-complete scripting language before Ethereum.
Turing-complete scritping language? Can you explain for non tecnical users
It means that the blockchain will be able to do things by itself.
It makes the blockchain alive.
It is the Saint-Grail for some, hell for some others.
It means that almost anything is possible, for better or for worse.
The Pandora box will be open soon.