I know my question might seem strange, it is not a traditional question of &quot;how&quot; one can learn to program but rather &quot;who.&quot;<p>Firstly, I&#x27;d like to introduce myself. I have been lurking on HN for quite awhile, the topics and conversation on HN are intellectually interesting. But I do not know how to program, nor do I know if I should learn.<p>I&#x27;m drawn to famous stories of programmers having a large influence on the world (i.e., Bill Gates, Wozniak, Zuckerberg. Etc), and having the ability to create this kind of impact is what entices me to programming. Thus, is programming for me? A person who wants to help change the world, or would I be only wasting my time (given my age [early 20s] and other priorities in life)?<p>Thanks
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