1) The document presents a series of quotes from 1703 to 1985 criticizing students' dependence on new technologies for writing and calculation and arguing they will not learn important skills. 2) Each quote laments that students rely too heavily on the newest devices like slates, paper, ink pens, fountain pens, ballpoint pens, and calculators rather than learning older techniques. 3) A common theme is the fear that students will not know how to write or calculate without the convenience of these new technologies.