I guess the kind of hubris that the author calls out applies to writing just as well as code.

However, you may be right that this post is not likely to have a lot of engagement, and the problem is lack of shared context. The average HN visitor dreams of working for a FAANG, even if it's Amazon. They are unlikely to relate. For someone who's experienced the cesspool firsthand though, this post felt visceral and very lucid.

One can't dilute all writing for the average bear in the name of engagement - that would mean loss of substance.