Abstraction levels in engineering are like octaves for vocalists. I think I know maybe 2-3 engineers with a range greater than 3 levels/octaves. Mine is not even 1 full level/octave 
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And it’s not what I’ve “heard”. It’s what I’ve seen close-up or directly participated in across a variety of gigs.
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Yes, the field is flooded with pop culture programmers. The Woz’s of the world still exist & are out there (being known amongst the mere mortals as “unicorns”). Is the world better off with the field having been flooded with these passionless masses? Doubtful but it is what it is
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You’re denying my lived experience but ok. We can agree to disagree.
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Consider that you may have preferentially sought out and chosen to work with top talent and may yourself be good enough that they want to. The industry average is nothing like the cream.
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