"In 2015 you can visit modern car factories and you'll see a handful of supervizing humans, none of whom are working directly on a production line. Software development? Mostly done by self-proclaimed artists who scoff at automation and celebrate their fascinating variability."''
You really shouldn't be so hard on yourself. :)
I really think it's time you get a blog!
This entire discussion has been...interesting/entertaining. (Though Craig has raised a few good points).