Catering for the lowest denominator?
Yep. Agreed. But guys said that when we moved to nosewheels, went from range finding to ADF, went from ADF to VOR, etc. I was reminiscing recently about the old days of DED reckoning, drawing tracks and deviation lines on maps and 2 minute accuracy for full reporting. Going to MET briefing to speak face to face with a forecaster. Working out winds with a computer. There was real pride in navigation. Now I fly the GPS. Something is lost, something gained.
I lament the death of the slide rule and loss of skill with 7 figure log tables. I miss drafting tables with cane cored scales, an assortment of sharpened clutch pencils. I am dismayed by ABS, stability control and even synchromesh in cars - all of which degraded the skill and enjoyment of driving.
But there are 2 choices and I vote to not be left behind.