Comment by EGreg

This is the same kind of analogy people make when they "poo-pooh" any sort of technological advance, especially with AI.

"Oh, that old simple device didn't displace anything, so this one which is now quickly taking over every job will be just like that simple one". So I guess people today know how to sew and knit and bake bread?

"Oh, humans were always needed, so it'll be the same this time." Is that true of horses and oxen after cars and tractors were invented?