The quote "n00bs hack computers, pros hack people" comes to mind when I read this thread.
I have always had a high level of tech knowledge. I could become a millionaire within the next year or two just off my tech knowledge alone without involving people in my life at all (in fact, I have a plan in motion to do just that).
Yet, when talking in technical terms, the weakest link of any network is ALWAYS the people. What is the easiest way to breach the security of a large corporate or government network? Social engineering or "people hacking" if you will. People are so stupid, they will believe just about anything. Ask the right questions, and they will gladly give out their passwords.
Once I master the art of social engineering, I will be practically a god