I don't think that Whatsapp or DSLs or LISP put you in a particular position of power. Whatsapp is not so much more than IRC and there are thousands of clones.

I don't think that Whatsapp or DSLs or LISP put you in a particular position of power. Whatsapp is not so much more than IRC and there are thousands of clones. It's not about technology itself, it's the use, the context, the domain, the adaptability, the connections, that actually make you necessary. That's why all these people didn't just learn a language. They threw in their hearts and looked at the world around them to see what is really worth. That's why Whatsapp was bought for 17 billion dollars while having 55 employees. Do you think there was Einstein between them? Just a simple, hassle free, highly scalable chat app. Think the quarantine without videochat. Also, watch the Irina Palm movie (that I saw yesterday) and then think again about your question.