OK, so I agree with a lot of the stuff you are saying, but you are all neglecting the reality that many have been excluded from learning math, science and technology like coding because of the shitty schools they are forced to attend. Of course big companies want to have a surplus of coders just like every other skilled profession, because it increases their bottom line. You can't blame people for wanting to try and get ahead and coding is a really good way to make a living. Despite the arguments about teaching people how to think abstractly and nonsense like that, take a look at the P-TECH school that started in Brooklyn NY. Very successful workforce programs that I designed in the past were used as a model for P-TECH, which has been adopted internationally. STEM and STEAM schools is not propaganda in every instance. Many people are working to provide kids with a chance at making it through a recognized profession. What is wrong with that? STEM and STEAM in public schools do not require or tell everyone that they "NEED to learn how to code" etc. There is is a lot more to it when it comes to STEM, many programs, some of which are total garbage, and others which are making a difference in the lives of people. Get outside of your comfort zone and take a look.