You cannot turn back time, it is actually because younger people are so good with technology that armed forces excel with modern weapons in the field. Without the experience with smartphones, GPS, video controllers, audio equipment, touchscreens and texting, our new recruits would be to a great disadvantage. Using devices while dangerous situations happen and not noticing is probably more due to the fact that people use these devices sometimes to escape tense situations. To some, the bus,train, airport, street, school and even shopping requires reassurance by being connected to someone or something as a distraction. The future of new technology requires gains and failures to extract the best. The automotive industry is a good example.