Look, there are tons of programmers out there that are extremely intelligent. This article was not pointed at all "smart" programmers. It is pointed at the ones who have let their ego's get out of control. It's pointed at the ones who lose focus of the big picture.
Just because you are talented in one area, does not give you a free pass in all other aspects of life. That was the point of the article. The target of this post was a collection of several different personality types, and to be honest.. myself many years ago.
I knew when I wrote this that it would be offensive to some. As I said.. I have been guilty and still am guilty of some of these things myself. I challenge you to take a hard look at yourself. I did and it has opened up many doors for me.
- Mark Snyder