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by serge2k 3628 days ago
> My problem with these sorts of discussions is that they try to put technical know-how on the same footing as social aptitude, charisma, and other "soft skills".

You really do need some level of each.

Difference is you can reach a pretty low bar in term of social skills, being approachable and being able to communicate, vs a high bar technically.