I agree that aircraft automation hasn't significantly changed, in fact airlines in the US at least are emphasizing hand flying skills much more now than they were 20 years ago. But history does not look favorably upon those who hide from progress. One day airplanes will fly themselves and surgeries will be performed by robots and schools will be taught by programs. Will that day happen in 20, 30, or 40 years? Who knows? If I only get to spend 20 years as a pilot it will still have been worth it.