Lemurian, of course automation is a biggy, and I agree with you about whatever you say. But the topic is not about automation, and you are wrong in the - not mentioned - assumption that all electrically wired aircraft are heavily automated.
As others said, the Embraer E-Jets are not "fly-by-wired" like the Airbusses. Also the Saab 2000 is not. Also the 777 is not. Also most aircraft with Fadec and power-by-wire are not. In fact, the only aircraft that is - in your sense - heavily automated is the Bus itself. And it is a good thing. I like it.
But the topic starter was arguing about missing mechanical links between the controls and the actuators. But also this has been identified as not accurate, not safer and not better anymore.
So I guess all has been said and done?
Dani