In the 1970s, it was thought computers would do everything, like with AI today

Growing up in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in the early 1970s, Paul Graham became fascinated with the depiction of computers in television and film. They were like electronic brains with limitless powers. In the near future, or so it seemed, you would be able to talk to your computer, and it would do everything you wanted.\

Mastery book, page 132

Right now we are facing the same thing with AI. "AI will do everything, why bother!" But if you thought that, then even in 1970 you shouldn't have done anything. Do not fall for the trap.