@ctrlshifti I think we did this to ourselves. In the early days, because software engineering didn't have formal credentials like other forms of engineering, Software engineers came up with an interview process stressing mastery of theory.
@mattyglesias Facts are much easier to access than ever. But I think this actually makes SMEs more valuable - because they know which facts matter, and have the necessary tacit knowledge (wisdom, experience, etc..) to apply those facts.