Well isn't that the thesis of the article? It's meant to be an explanation of the modern startup economy (HN) for the capital-H Hacker.

> My point is, it is not just about computers. It's about understanding how the world works. The world is made up of people. As much as machines keep society running, those machines are programmed by people--people with managers, spouses, and children; with wants, needs, and dreams. And it is about using that knowledge to bring about the change you want to see.

> That is what being a hacker is all about.