Will coding become a lost skill in the age of technology?

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The discussion highlights the concern that coding may become a rare skill as technology advances, with widespread access to devices and the internet. Participants argue that while many people engage with technology superficially, few understand the underlying coding languages, protocols, and implementation models. This trend mirrors historical patterns where a small group of individuals invents and builds technology, while the majority simply use it. The conversation emphasizes the importance of specialization in an efficient economy.

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  • Understanding of basic coding languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript)
  • Familiarity with technology protocols and models
  • Knowledge of the principles of specialization in economics
  • Awareness of the impact of technology on skill development
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This discussion is beneficial for educators, technology enthusiasts, and policymakers interested in the future of coding skills and the impact of technology on workforce development.

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Is it possible that, in the future, there would be very few people who know how to code, solder and debugging, while PDAs and internet access is available to everyone? I mean people know how to take a picture of themselves in a jacuzzi, apply tons of filter to make those pictures look neat, and then upload to social sites but almost none of them know anything about all those coding languages, protocols and layers or models of implementation involved?
 
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That's always the way it is. How many people watch tv but don't know how to build one? There will always be those few that invent and build compared to the masses that use it.
 
Our economy is all about specialization. Things are so much more efficient that way.

I don't know how to drill for or refine oil, but can I drive like a mad woman.
 

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