This document presents a collection of quotes from various sources over the centuries complaining about students' dependence on new technologies for writing and calculation. The quotes show that with each new technology introduced, from slates to paper to ink pens to ballpoint pens to calculators, some argued students were becoming too reliant on the new tools and losing important skills. However, the concluding statement notes we still use many of these technologies and computers have made our lives even easier, showing technological change will always be met with some complaints.

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