People who do not program risk being controlled by those who do from "summary" of Program Or Be Programmed by Douglas Rushkoff
People who do not engage with the processes and languages that shape our digital world are at risk of becoming mere users, subject to the intentions of those who do program. By learning to program, we can better understand the systems and technologies that increasingly mediate our experiences and interactions. This understanding allows us to engage with these systems more critically and creatively, rather than simply accepting them as given. Programming is not just about writing code; it is about gaining a deeper insight into the logic and biases embedded within the technologies we use. Without this understanding, we are more likely to be influenced by the agendas of those who do p...
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