> I don't find many doctors writing about the future of programming languages That's because they don't care, not because they are more humble. Similarly, I do

> I don't find many doctors writing about the future of programming languages That's because they don't care, not because they are more humble. Similarly, I don't see many programmers opining about surgerical techniques or scalpels or whatever the medical equivalent to PL design might be. There are lots of doctors and lawyers who opine about education. And not just opine, but also shape policy. Go check the professions of the SB members in the closest wealthy suburb. I guarantee there will be at least one doctor/lawyer/business owner with zero education experience. Not just stating opinions, but spending considerable resources to win an elected office and shape local education policy. SB members with some prior experience in education are much more likely to humbly defer to the administration than lawyers/doctors/etc. IME. And there are lots of teachers posting hot takes about covid or policing. I don't think hubris is unique to programmers. You just see it more often because you hang around programmers.