Computers are programmable. Pianos, horses, fires are not. Some (lower level) tasks absolutely require the programmer to think like a machine. Most do not. We

Computers are programmable. Pianos, horses, fires are not. Some (lower level) tasks absolutely require the programmer to think like a machine. Most do not. We have the power to make it easier for ourselves, and lower the barrier of entry for others. They might develop that sympathy you speak of later on, but there's no reason why that should be a prerequisite.