The article was a little short and sloppy, but what most people who make this claim mean is that computers are increasingly integrated into EVERYTHING we do tod

The article was a little short and sloppy, but what most people who make this claim mean is that computers are increasingly integrated into EVERYTHING we do today, so having at least a basic understanding of how they work, similar to what is learned in, and most easily learned by, an introductory programming course, is increasingly important in effectively using them.