Not really. The provide convenience, sure, but fundamentally all technology creates dependence and limits freedom by influencing behavior in subtle ways, while disproportionately benefiting the technology owner/operator.

How does, say, refrigeration create dependence and limit freedom?

What are we “supposed” to be like?

You are part of the demographic I described.

Cool. Got anything interesting to say to us, besides expressing your disbelief at our mere existence?