Hmm I see the exact opposite. If I wanted to know how something worked or how to build something I had to go to a physical library and hope some dusty encyclopaedia had a minimal entry, and if I needed supplies it would be a specialist catalogue.

If my daughter wants to know how something works she can find a brilliant well-produced video on YouTube of an expert explaining it, and she can easily buy tools and supplies from anywhere in the world for esoteric hobbies.

From what I see the next generation are far more practical and hands on and involved in constructive and creative hobbies than mine was. When I see young people’s resumés today they are frighteningly practical and talented in advanced hobbies.

Sometimes I worry about how to keep up and compete with them!