SICP, other texts

What's the big deal with SICP? Why does /prog/ recommend it for people learning programming? Is it because of the general outlook it gives you on programming (ex: programs aren't just instructions for a computer, but rather methodological paths to implement goals) and therefore gives a better understanding of how programming isn't a task but instead a definition that goes beyond computing? Is it because the language gives you insight into the fact that there are many different ways to get something done, unlike "modern" languages that simplify the API-calling-API-calling-API-calling-API system such that many programmers no longer have any idea of what they're actually doing?

Are there any other books or learning tools that /prog/ would recommend for functional (not functional vs imperative, but functional as in getting-things-done) learning?

Finally, what do the people of /prog/ do with their knowledge in programming with respect to computers and software? Hackers, task-men, etc.?

What's the big deal with lurking more? Why does /b/ recommend it for people learning 4chan? Is it because of the general outlook it gives you on postings (ex: posts aren't just text on a computer, but rather methodological words to implement trolls) and therefore gives a better understanding of how trolling isn't a task but instead a lifestyle that goes beyond computing? Is it because the troll gives you insight into the fact that there are many different ways to take something too seriously, unlike "modern" posters that simplify the meme-spamming-meme-spamming-meme-spamming-meme system such that many trolls no longer have any idea of what they're actually doing?

Are there any other copypasta or learning tools that /b/ would recommend for functional (not functional vs functional, but functional as in functional) learning?

Finally, what do the people of /b/ do with their knowledge in trolling with respect to forums and friends? Trollers, troll-men, etc.?