Jon Danniken wrote:

More like it's because people are too lazy to actually do work
anymore, let alone actually *learn* about something that requires it.

This is linked with a major decline in common sense, the main culprit
of which is a steadfast refusal to accept reality over fantasy in our
society.
Jon

Pretty much the same complaint can be heard going back to ancient Greece.
It is as valid now as it was back then, "People these days, let me tell
ya...."

My wife or I can drop off a vehicle at the shop, they run us to work and
come and get us at the end of the day, all the scheduled maintenance has
been done while we work. We get back home and go to work on the yard, or I
hack away at some project in the garage, or.... Laziness and ignorance
don't appear to enter into it. Sorry if that doesn't line up with you
gripe, but feel free to wave you cane from the porch while you're yelling at
those kids to stay off your lawn.