Blessed are the devs; for they shall inherit the Earth.

Every year the course of human existence is disrupted more and more by the evolution of technology. The rate of change is accelerating on such a steep trajectory that I don’t believe governments and the institutions we trust to manage our society, our security and our economy have the capacity to keep up.

Like many people who stop to consider the change that is coming, considering my livelihood, my kids future and the future of those around me I am drawn to ask; who is best placed to ensure that while technology takes over in more and more arenas, we move toward a utopian — and not a dystopian — future for all.

The answer, I believe, is the developer community.

I believe that software engineers, in all their many forms, hold the key to defining the course of humanity.

This is the story of why…

The legacy of the modern age…

Before we get on to the disruptive nature of technology, let’s look at the current foundations of society and what 20th century technology has done to strengthen or weaken those foundations.

Sadness is the legacy of the past; regrets are pains of memory. — Unknown