> I learned to program, almost entirely, on my own, in a vacuum. Innovation is what requires a critical mass. You can learn from books, or nowadays from the in

> I learned to program, almost entirely, on my own, in a vacuum. Innovation is what requires a critical mass. You can learn from books, or nowadays from the internet, any skill. But what makes you move thousands of kilometers to a more vibrant city is the opportunity to grow beyond the old trends to create new ones. Your achievement is impressive, but it just benefits you and your employer. Innovation is copied and used by the community as a whole.