I think you are mostly right. Too much technology might make you think less and less. Every technology is made to be as user friendly as possible, so you wouldn´t have to think about it.
But
some technology is needed because it will make your life easier. I used excel for a long time. Before excel I had my notepad and pen. I dare say I am thinking through my projects just as much nowadays as ever.
So, some technology is good, but let´s not overdo it.
