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Peak in terms of adoption. Sure they're not experts and are only learning fundamental skills, but it's a bizarre phenomenon nonetheless.

>Is there a 'peak' reading/writing ability?

Arguments like this don't make any sense. Computer science is no more of an essential skill because we use computers than cellular biology is because we're all made of cells. Why aren't we all learning cellular biology? The miners should be learning about how their body works.

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First, they are not learning comp science. The article states they are learning to code HTML/PHP/JS.

Second, we do all learn biology....that's fairly standard high school and college curriculum.

Third, I would argue that basic comp science knowledge is becoming essential to professional success just like communication skills are. Individuals who understand systems and communicate in functional and technical domains are in high demand.

I suppose that makes sense.

Also we all drive cars and use machinery, so we should all learn the principles of mechanical engineering while we're at it. And all of our lives are heavily influenced by the weather, so everyone should learn meteorology. We also all live in homes, so high schools should provide mandatory construction classes.

A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.

Robert A. Heinlein, Time Enough For Love

Insects are some of the most successful creatures on the face of the planet.

If one likes to argue in circles on the internet, maybe one should look into some philosophy/logic classes?

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