It would require a very long discussion that wouldn't lead to much, but would be very interesting nonetheless. There's not a single point where I disagree with your text. From beginning to end, it speaks to me. And yet, I was born when the Internet was already here. And when I was old enough to use it, it was already well developed.
So the question of expressing desire might not appeal to me more than that. I know a lot of people who are disconnected from the "real" world and would be shocked by your comments. But no, not me.
The underlying question is: is it a question of simple evolution or a question of education?
I mean, humans have always evolved very quickly. Even more so since the digital age.