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For all X, it is always better (toknow X) than (not (toknow X)). There are innumerably unpredictable circumstances that may arise in which it will prove usefu

For all X, it is always better (toknow X) than (not (toknow X)). There are innumerably unpredictable circumstances that may arise in which it will prove useful. Bureaucrats in general could all profit from some minimal understanding of programming if only to stop them saying things like: 'the computer says: no!'

Paul_S 14y ago
Except in cases where a little knowledge of the subject is more dangerous than no knowledge. (But I disagree with the post, teaching people to program would be a net gain I think but I'm sure most people won't bother so no danger of ever finding out.)