"If you say that data science starts with automating stock trading or building the intelligence of self driving cars, than no, you can not teach yourself data s

"If you say that data science starts with automating stock trading or building the intelligence of self driving cars, than no, you can not teach yourself data science. You will need at least one degree. Or more.". Isn't it a little presumptive telling others they can't teach themselves something? Or do you mean to imply that they can't get a job without a degree? Those are different things.