[jdunck]

Because software is eating the world.

Because entrepreneurship creates jobs.

Because software is the new means of production.

Because people different than you have problems which are different than yours.

Because dog-fooding is a great way to make something people want.

Lots more reasons, but chew on those.

[Sssnake]

Only 1 and 3 are relevant, and I don't believe either of them are true. The rest of those apply equally to all sorts of other skilled trades.

[jdunck]

Thanks for showing your confirmation bias. Keep asking questions you don't want to think about.

[Sssnake]

If you don't have any interest in engaging in a good faith discussion that don't reply. This isn't reddit, shitposting isn't rewarded here.