I've been thinking of all the places computers have democratized industries. Music is produced by someone on a laptop now more than a collective group of practicing and talented performers. 3d printing produces objects of great sophistication without really any craft skills at all. Chess is a bigger industry now than it was, and no one can beat a computer.

But even then, sports have been something that anyone can participate in to various degrees, yet we still admire people who reach the pinnacle of performance.

Before starting my own aquarium, a wise person said "Aquariums aren't about keeping fish, they are a hobby for people who like to keep water, and the fish are just enjoying that". Every craft, every sport, every performance has practice and maintenance that itself has to bring the enjoyment, the puzzle, and the promise.

I see that for programming. It will be for someone who desires the craft of computing more than the outcome of the application, and they will achieve things that are simply beautiful. Because they love the craft.