Isn't that the whole point of technology - that it makes life easier to the point of becoming, literally, an extension of the individual? This in turn allows the individual to perform their tasks - or live their lives - better or more conveniently.

True, eras gone by were simpler - perhaps - and certainly involved more personal effort. But then again, so did learning Latin...the arrow of time is relentlessly forward-looking, and we have little choice but to adapt to that. In 20 years' time, perhaps I will just think this response, and it will type itself...bring it on!