The problem may be that with no programming experience nor even aptitude, people may have difficulty grasping what is and is not programmable (see also the "gedanken" entry in the Jargon File). Without this sense, it will be difficult for them to make any meaningful contribution to anything that will eventually be programmed.

Remember, this study isn't about mastering programming but about grasping the very basics. I don't think an overview will be any easier to digest for people who simply don't get programming at all.

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