All technological advances help to make "life easier." Torah depends on "hard work." Minyan factories are two sided: they encourage tardiness, but minyanim are always available. Jewish life cannot exist without Torah. The world is not plugged in without Torah. Our reward is knowing that we are an eved (servant of) Hashem holding up the universe. What can be done as a people to encourage growth of gifted young scholars to become leaders. In the chassidish world tefillah is almost on par with limud (learning) haTorah.