Yeah, this "everyone must code" malarkey has gone too far. If anything, it should only be those who can find genuine interest in code. I mean I'd be a pretty terrible medical student.
I will say that the ability to find patterns is crucial to learning natural languages as much as programming. As is the important of finding context. Likewise being "technical" as in being comfortable with technology and a willingness and patience to learn it are important as well. But I would take a car to the garage instead of trying to fix it myself (knowing about how the car works a little bit helps me avoid getting ripped of).
I will say that the ability to find patterns is crucial to learning natural languages as much as programming. As is the important of finding context. Likewise being "technical" as in being comfortable with technology and a willingness and patience to learn it are important as well. But I would take a car to the garage instead of trying to fix it myself (knowing about how the car works a little bit helps me avoid getting ripped of).