@akareilly Consumer level software shouldn't require programming knowledge. Even professional software, depending on its purpose. Same for clothing, as you say!!

I do think there's an argument for teaching coding in school, because in many ways, it's a form of literacy that massively opens doors for a wide variety of jobs.

Having said that, even if you know how to do one type of programming, it doesn't mean you can do everything.

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@mlf

Also there's no documentation. Real shepherds, shearers, spinners, and knitters don't comment their code^H^H^H information on how any if this is done, so good luck. You'll end up with both a sweater and intact knees if you're hard enough.

@Sandra

Absolutely! It doesn't take expensive supplies to start mending, and there are many resources online now.

I am actually capable of doing all of these things using Neolithic tech. Apocalypse skills, sorted.

There are darning looms, tablet weaving supplies, rigid heddle looms, backstrap looms, spinning wheels, knitting machines, knitting belts and pins, sewing machines, and all sorts of things here.

@Sandra @akareilly it is indeed important and too-uncommon knowledge! but it is not knowledge that should be required in order to own and operate clothing, especially as a basic level of operating clothing *is* a prerequisite for obtaining a basic level of income, education, and opportunity for socialization

which adds increasing depth to the metaphor with the increasing need of computer literacy and internet access for schooling, job-hunting, and socializing

@dymaxion

Sociology is just a lazy made up job for people who can't grow flax, make linen, and manufacture undergarments.