I can choose to worry or not worry, but this is changing photography and not least the skill set needed to make photos. Seen from a philosophical point of view, human skills might not be needed in the future in any area. The question will then be what the purpose of our lives are. We might all be better off playing golf of course, since no technology seems to make it easier to get that
[email protected]*&ing little ball into its hole, but I would honestly prefer to maintain skills that actually give a useful result, like a photograph.
For me, this is not a problem. I still shoot film, and I use "ancient" digital cameras like the D800, but the trend towards automation in all kinds of areas makes me wonder what kind of skills will be needed for future generations. I see a dumbing down of young generations. They might not be missing the great feeling of mastering a craft, since few of them have ever experienced it, but I still see it as a loss for humanity.
Again... seen from a philisophical angle.