Alright, a lot of people don't understand where the wiper fluid goes and never pop their hood, and they drive around just fine. But let me turn the argument 90

Alright, a lot of people don't understand where the wiper fluid goes and never pop their hood, and they drive around just fine. But let me turn the argument 90deg: would you say the same thing about math or about reading? Yes, people DO live life without learning arithmetic or how to read, but they probably also have a higher likelihood of poor outcomes in life. I think the argument being made is that, because computers are so vital to our existence today, fostering computer hacking as a skill and having a real understanding of the computer is a fundamental that must be taught for society to keep advancing. The snark of the article muddies the waters, but I tend to agree with the sentiment. IMO, having kids get a deep understanding of computers and making scores more tinkerers/hackers is more important than teaching the next generation to drive cars.