Software design is executed at a fast pace in our world due to the demand of our users; however, this speed has outpaced our ability to make sure the best software is available for all users. The importance of going beyond the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and evolving your software systems to adapt to the changes in culture and technology rather than the other way around is a big reason why software teams and HCI/ UX designers exist in the first place.
Software is indispensable in our society, and building solutions that address our users' needs is a bigger responsibility when those users are more diverse and have different abilities than the teams designing them and creating them. Full disclosure: I am a English-speaking male who is able-bodied, writes with his right hand, has 20/20 vision, and an average mental focus. Having self-awareness when thinking about a problem or devising solutions is really important....