I suspect such heavily reliance on cockpit gear has now gotten to the point where it's bitting back.
Would you care to elaborate? I indeed 'rely heavily' on my cockpit gear when asked to proceed to an intersection. I also rely on a compass when told to fly a heading. Or my altimeter when cleared to a specific altitude. Basically thats what you do when flying IFR, innit?
So whats your suggestion? Fly VFR?