My new theory, developing for a while, is that as technology makes things easier, the perceived average quality goes down over time. I've yet to fully understand the factors that drive this trend, but feel certain AI will put it in overdrive! I'm not a luddite or hater actually - but this trend is pretty apparent...
Software typesetting/layout. Software music engraving. Hot-melt glue in bookbinding. Those are my three favourite examples of the definite trend. Technology has made good enough easier, at the cost of actually good.
