The trouble with todays policy on automation is becoming ever more clear.
Instead of being used to 'lighten the load' autos are more and more being used to carry the load.
The job has been 'de-skilled', although we all hate to admit it. The only arguament is about the extent.
Many pilots now RELY on the automatics.
The clever and reliable automatics mask their lack of basic flying skills and they feel no shame because they are encouraged to use the autos as much as possible when in training or on check.
Personally, I turn them off whenever I can be bothered, which is often.