I think the real sentiment needed is not "learn to code", but more "learn what coding is, how it might benefit you and also just what it entails".

I also can't help but think baby-steps are required. There are so many people who don't even think about how software is created - learning to code is about three layers away from where they are at to begin with. Simply learning the basics of how software comes to be and a basic underlying structure of a computer would be a good starting point.

Anyone can learn how to write a few lines of a computer programming language. Understanding more of the basic principles of software development and computer architecture would be much more beneficial. That is my personal opinion.