This is my instinctive reaction too. I had no idea what programming entailed until I had to do some computational modules in my maths degrees. I imagine most ki

This is my instinctive reaction too. I had no idea what programming entailed until I had to do some computational modules in my maths degrees. I imagine most kids of pre-university age are the same. How can we expect them to shoot in the dark? Ontop of this, the author is way too contractual about people's degree choices. He completely ignores various other factors: - What career do I think I'd enjoy and be good at? - What am I actually interested in learning about? - What are my school, friends and parents recommending?