That seems reasonable to say there are that many people who could already do it, with minimal learning curve. I agree with the former especially because of the

That seems reasonable to say there are that many people who could already do it, with minimal learning curve. I agree with the former especially because of the latter half, I'm quite sure I could never do this today, but, I'm also quite sure I could learn to do this if I wanted to (and was willing to accept all the soldering burns I inevitably inflict on myself every time I try to solder something)