Computers are scary. They're nightmares to fix, lose our stuff, and, on occasion, they crash, producing the blue screen of death. Steve Jobs knew this. He knew that computers were bulky and hernia-inducing and Darth Vader black. He understood the value of declarative design.
I am glad and thankful that my husband forced me to start reading for pleasure, as it took me years to listen to him and pick up a book!