I have nothing but respect for ESR, however in this piece he skims the existence of an immense economic demand for - building software that's highly unappealin

I have nothing but respect for ESR, however in this piece he skims the existence of an immense economic demand for - building software that's highly unappealing for anyone with even a trace of artistry in them. In particular, this includes SW that requires hundreds of different people to form consensus on hundreds of topics in which many have stakes, but few understand holistically. - building SW that has a bus factor > 1, preferably >3, and have it for a much longer time than is humanely possible to expect from a contributor on any given project Accordingly, there's an ecosystem of craftspeople who can reliably deliver on said demand. This ecosystem replaces enthusiasm with formal management. It is remarkably wasteful and uninspiring, yet also undoubtedly economically viable.