because programming is the new reading. The sooner we get everyone on board with that the faster we can start automating things and changing the world.
Also because I for one am very sick of dealing with all the brogrammers in SF :/
I don't understand this sentiment. Once something is automated by one person, that same work can apply to everyone. There is no reason everyone needs the skills to do that. It's the same with any other skill.
"statistical analysis is the new reading. the sooner we get everyone on board with that the faster we can start new scientific experiments and change the world."
Reading is special because it's required to take in new knowledge and communicate quickly.
What is the benefit of this?