Why don't programmers have high social status? Because: - their craft is arcane (everyone can grasp what either a doctor or a lawyer do, but grasping what progr

Why don't programmers have high social status? Because: - their craft is arcane (everyone can grasp what either a doctor or a lawyer do, but grasping what programmers do is more difficult); - they are socially inept (goofy attitudes, disregard for their appearance, etc.). - they sell themselves cheap (since they are eager to help, often they don't make other people appreciate their help).