Technology has made everyday life easier in ways previous generations could hardly imagine. We no longer need to memorize directions, calculate everything in our heads, or even write an email ourselves. But this kind of efficiency can come with a trade-off: when a tool repeatedly does something for us, we get fewer opportunities to practice the skill underneath it.
Other skills disappear because they simply stop being taught. Practical know-how, traditional crafts, and even knowledge of the natural world often survive only when one generation passes them on to the next. As lifestyles change and modern conveniences take over, some of these abilities can become harder to preserve.
So, which human skills are most at risk of being lost? Click through to find out.