Huh, you know what, I used to be all in on digital patterns myself, but this actually makes me reconsider. I've had that same issue with stiffness and not breathing right from digital stuff, and I never quite connected it to the software before. Your point about instinct and touch is something I think we really lose when we let the computer take over.

Watched Rocko's Modern Life as an adult and realized half the jokes were about capitalism and existential dread.

the little ground hole goes on top" - yeah I had an electrician tell me the same thing once. I just shrugged and said ok whatever. Honestly never noticed a difference with mine.