I would go as far as to say that the nature of most software development is similar to the state of physical infrastructure in the United States: failing becaus

I would go as far as to say that the nature of most software development is similar to the state of physical infrastructure in the United States: failing because of lack of maintenance and poor practice. I strongly believe that these problems will lead to foundational collapse of our current processes and the systems that were built from them. It is equally likely that we simply keep on living with minimal modification to current way that we do things, with what I imagine will be slowed innovation. All of the signs of general failure are starting to show: the great successes of recent computer attacks against the United States, against both public and private institutions, and the regular drum beat of data leaks. Imagine having the level of education and knowledge that Alan Kay does and seeing a contemporary code base (I don't imagine that my work would be treated kindly by Mr. Kay)? I imagine that his view of whatever is coming is far worse than mine.