> tells us how screwed the software field is in a lot of ways

But, you just very clearly described why human software engineers are in higher demand than ever before.

It's always been "screwed" in the sense that everyone else sucks at wielding the power.

What we're actually witnessing is a watershed moment where a lot of technologically illiterate people are getting left behind. Those of us on the literate side are left to fight amongst ourselves and the powers that be for control over the future. We have actually been doing an alright job all things considered (else this conversation wouldn't be happening). Politicians are aging out and we're the adults in the room now.