Nicely put, KP.
To be honest I can see both sides of this, but having been round the block a few times, I can draw on a few experiences where a sharp, clever, well trained but newish FO has turned into a passenger when the s**t hits.
William Langewiesche's excellent "Fly by Wire" is a good read in relation to modern automation, training and the phenomenon of "Making it look too easy" which is engendered in part by having such reliable aircraft.
There's no easy way, and no magic bullet, but it's why there will be at least some passengers willing to pay more to ride with the airlines prepared to do it the hard (expensive) way.