[jhall1468]

No, I'm speaking about human nature. Most people don't learn things they dislike because it fills a knowledge gap. How many people do you know with hobbies they hate?

It's natural to gravitate towards things that interest you. Some people are driven by gaps and learn things regardless, most people do not. That's not even controversial.

[ColanR]

I didn't know we were talking about hobbies.

[jhall1468]

That's literally what it is when your self-taught. You generally don't get a programming job then learn to program.