The Illusion of Replaceability

The panic in the tech industry is palpable. In forums, social networks and office kitchens, the same question keeps coming up: will artificial intelligence destroy the profession of software developer? Anyone reading the headlines from the major tech giants might believe we are only months away from a world where a simple text input creates complex software systems. But those familiar with the history of computer science will recognize a familiar pattern in this euphoria. The attempt to eliminat