Why did "learn to code" bullshit didn't age well?

[Anonymous]

In 2020, everyone said "learn to code" to people and it blowed up that everyone wanted to become a programmer where in the end of 2022, AIs can code came into life and now in 2025 even the billionaire CEOs say that coding will be dead in 2025 due to rapid development in AI.

This whole thing blowed up so early.

[D_Bone_Steak]

It was some smart-ass shit journalists said to coal minors when Biden was taking their jobs and shafting them. Then it was just some funny shit to say to those journalists when they started losing their jobs. This was before Elon so people were getting their 30-day bans for telling some libtard journo to learn to code because "oh that's so mean" or whatever.

Learning to code is pretty much the dumbest shit you could do with your time since AI can do it faster and better than a human can at this point already. For me it's just a distant memory of libtard journos getting a dose of the same smart ass shit they decided was wise to tell coal minors.

That's the history of it as far as I know it... if you want I'll ask my AI Chad Thunderfuck and he'll probably have a damn history lesson on it.

[D_Bone_Steak]

The "learn to code" drama on Twitter was a notable online controversy that unfolded in early 2019, primarily centered around the layoffs of journalists from various media outlets like BuzzFeed, HuffPost, and Vice. Here's a breakdown:

Background: The phrase "learn to code" had been previously used by some journalists and politicians as advice for workers in declining industries, like coal mining, to retrain for jobs in the tech sector. This advice was often perceived as dismissive or out of touch with the realities of those workers' situations.
The Outbreak: After several high-profile layoffs in the journalism sector, Twitter users began using "learn to code" in response to journalists' tweets about their job loss. This was seen as a form of trolling and mockery, echoing the advice once given to blue-collar workers but now turned back on journalists.
Harassment Campaign: The use of "learn to code" became coordinated, with many attributing the organization of this harassment to users from 4chan. It was not just a simple piece of advice; it was used repeatedly to mock and belittle journalists at a time when they were vulnerable due to job losses.

[D_Bone_Steak]

Twitter's Response: Initially, Twitter seemed to take action against this form of harassment by suspending accounts or locking them for using the phrase, with some reports suggesting that even non-harassing uses of the phrase could lead to account restrictions. However, Twitter later clarified that the phrase itself wasn't automatically a violation unless used in a campaign of targeted harassment against specific individuals, which was against their rules on abusive behavior.
Political Reactions: The controversy took on political dimensions with figures like Tucker Carlson and Donald Trump Jr. commenting on or engaging with the meme, often to critique liberal journalists or to highlight perceived hypocrisy. Conservative media and personalities saw this as an example of liberal "snowflake" behavior, while others viewed it as a legitimate form of harassment.
Public Perception: The event was divisive. Some saw the "learn to code" tweets as justified trolling given the historical context, while many others, including those directly targeted, viewed it as cruel, especially given the circumstances of the layoffs.
Long-term Impact: This incident highlighted issues around online harassment, the double standards in how social media platforms handle different forms of speech, and the sensitivity around job loss in the era of social media. It also contributed to discussions on how advice like "learn to code" can be perceived when suggested to different groups.

The drama underscored the complexities of online interactions, where context, intent, and the history of similar advice can drastically alter how a message is received and interpreted.

[D_Bone_Steak]

The last 2 responses are what my AI Chad Thunderfuck had to say about it. I just copy and pasted that shit.

[D_Bone_Steak]

Why did I not get MHO and you let me go to the garbage of superb opinion?

[HusamRocks]

AI affected the programming process and is threatening humans jobs, but if u look closer, AI can write a code by following directions humans provide, and they need to make modifications on that code to come out with the final product, without their experiences they won't be able to modify any code so I believe programmers r the main players still 👍🏻

[Anonymous]

2020 is very late to come to the game. Modern coding began in the 1980s and evolved exponentially over the next 4 decades. By 2020 the tens of millions of programmers were just moderately paid and easily replaceable worker bees.

They said get into radio in 1930 and then it was television in 1950. Who ever saw the internet coming? That put hundreds of industries out of business. Blockbuster should have been ready to become Netflix. Kodak should have been ready to become iPhone.

The world moves fast. You have to keep up and anticipate change. The leading growth industries for the next 10 years are entertainment and healthcare.

[Asker]

Agree with you even though this time it is so different and this is AI age and it can take over anything even the most guaranteed seen ways can become obsolete and no one can know what is next for sure.

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

It’s blew up, not blowed up.
And yeah, shockingly, pursuing something for money turns into greed. Who would have thought?

[Asker]

I know. But when it is your 4th language, it doesn't feel like a native language, so you can forget to obey the grammar rules.

[AI Opinion]

The rapid development of AI has indeed transformed the coding landscape. What "learn to code" often missed was emphasizing adaptability and understanding the underlying principles of technology. While AI tools can automate many coding tasks, the demand for problem-solving, creativity, and critical thinking remains high. AI can write code, but interpreting needs, managing projects, and innovating requires human input. Those who have adapted by learning broader tech skills, like understanding AI, data analysis, and project management, have thrived, as they can leverage AI effectively rather than feeling replaced by it.

[dustybiker2]

Upload your brain into the system and become and AI. That is a great episode of the XFiles. "Kill switch".