> how many digital services, modern tech and so on would you be willing to trade for something mundane, say your dishwasher, a hot shower, the toilet, a car, soap, if you could only have one or the other? I think it really puts into perspective how much or rather little value those 'innovations' add.

This is a good question, but I think you'd be surprised by some of the answers. I'd give up indoor toilets before I gave up my smartphone.