Passage Summary: Since most technology is built to be user-friendly for the average person, you don't need to be a tech expert to operate it. Therefore, specialized tech training isn't any better for your career than basic reading and math.

Conclusion: Gaining technological expertise is no more beneficial for future employment than a traditional education in verbal and math skills.

Reasoning: Most machines are designed for non-experts to use via simple instructions without needing to understand their internal mechanics.

Analysis: The argument assumes that the only value of 'technological expertise' in the job market is the ability to operate basic machinery as an end-user. It ignores the possibility that the job market might highly value people who can design, program, or repair those machines—tasks that definitely require expertise. To bridge this gap, the argument needs to assume that the demand for tech experts doesn't outweigh the demand for those with traditional skills. Look for an assumption that links the ease of using machines to the overall value of that knowledge in the labor market.