The technology we use connects us to the world, but it also separates us from it in some ways. Our devices are made to be simple and helpful, like the high-tech features in modern cars. These features make driving comfortable, but sometimes they make it hard to feel like you’re really in a car.

This can change how we act. Our behavior is influenced by how we sense the world, and when technology dulls our senses, it affects us. Many people don’t understand how their devices work, and they don’t need to because they’re designed to be easy to use.

Not many people want to become repairmen, cooks, or craftsmen today. However, these jobs can bring happiness and freedom because they give you control over your physical world. Repairmen, for example, must understand and control the things they work on. This control is satisfying and can help counter the helplessness that smart devices can sometimes create.