We watched them walk on the Moon on live TV.
After seeing them perform that impossible feat, it seemed like we could use technology to do anything.
As far as the Digital and/or Internet revolutions, the changes have been so fast and widespread that people have not come to terms with them, at least I haven't, and I've been pretty deep into both.
My particular concerns are around atrophy of basic skills (reading, research, writing, etc.,) the authenticity/trustworthiness of "knowledge" obtained from various Internet sources (misinformation, fake news, deep fakes,) and lack of personal contact and interaction in a world where peoples' only connection to others is through a screen (fakebook, instagram, tiktok, etc..)
AI is not going to make any of those any better.
I would not describe my feelings as "dismay" or "fear" but rather of "extreme caution" -- if that makes any sense.
With that said, I'm going to step away from this computer and go play with my dog.