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This video does a great job of explaining why modern programming in general has failed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZgbKrDEzAs

I think OOP specifically derailed programming because of how big it was, how fast it took over and how long it was considered to be the one true programming paradigm. When OOP hit, it hit hard and fast. It wasn't long before colleges were teaching OOP as The One True Way To Program. Every employer required knowledge of OOP before they would interview you. And I mean every employer, from startups to corporate enterprise. And once it took hold, it took people (and me!) 10-20 years to realize the OOP emperor had no clothes on.

I still don't understand why or how it got so big so quickly. All I can figure is that the software industry as a whole pays attention to the wrong people.