Fortunately, computer science still literally means just that - it's an exploration of the properties of computers. As to humans developing computer based syste

Fortunately, computer science still literally means just that - it's an exploration of the properties of computers. As to humans developing computer based systems, yes, scientific rigor is not mandatory, just as you don't require understanding classical mechanics to build an abode. As to the psychology at play with humans developing and using computer based systems, rigorous psychology is eminently suited to your concerns.