404, whilst I agree with your comments, the problem as I see it lies with the children being born today and in the future. They will probably have a completely different view on computers etc than we do. They prob wont have to deal with temperamental electronic failures and computer crashes.
By the year 2030, such things as MS Windows 2030(or similar) will probably be ultra reliable(we hope) and will cause younger people to have alot more trust in technology making the idea of automated flight etc.. seem safer in their eyes than the eyes of old arm-chair ridden ex-pilots at the retirement village!!
Geez I hope Im full of