In the 21st century, computer skills are practically mandatory, and you would be amazed if you knew how many people who use computers actually have no clue WTF they are doing.
The ability to do critical thinking is very important and apparently dying off since people are incapable of taking in data and turning it into actual usable information, preferring instead to just find stuff that supports their preconceived notions, wave it around as “proof” and berate anybody who disagrees or even asks them to actually think about what they are saying. That leads to all sorts of social problems that would go away if people would just fucking think.
@filmfann I got that from Physics, which covers all sorts of other engineering as well. Still, you’re not wrong since I learned all about transistorized speed controls, rechargeable batteries, suspension, gearboxes, and tires from radio control cars when I was younger (the expensive kit-built ones).