Conversely, you old people grew up in a disconnected, technologically backwards society and you've learned your whole lives that electronic communication is something to be feared.
Sorry, you missed the topic here - it is about surveillance and control and abuse of powers. Nice try to put it "fear of technology" - too obvious and simplistic.
The simpsons has a famous quote for people like you. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdozkeNqNQk