A lot of developers who work at places like Google also: * Develop software on the side for free (art) * Work on open source software during working hours spo

A lot of developers who work at places like Google also: * Develop software on the side for free (art) * Work on open source software during working hours sponsored by their host company * Can afford to have families (I notice "vibrant" communities didn't include those with children in them) > Or cryptocurrency? Like it or not, Bitcoin is very artistic. Innovative, novel, spurs conversation and strong reactions... I think it's you who's actually stuck in the 20th century mentality. Cultivating urban hipster hotspots full of "artists" is pure 20th century bohemian chic.