I'd say the most ridiculous thing that has occurred in this space is something I'm personally dealing with in the workspace: Governments (even well meaning, I

I'd say the most ridiculous thing that has occurred in this space is something I'm personally dealing with in the workspace: Governments (even well meaning, I mostly don't have a problem with this) sometimes get a say in promulgating teaching standards in higher ed, and now, not merely "programming," but "Object-oriented programming" is a required prerequisite in my college program. Sigh.