The profession of architecture evolved out of the master craftsman of the european guild tradition, i.e., the trades of construction, and seems to be returning to that universe. The computer is only a small, but not an insignificant, part of the change and the momentous steps in the change can be tied to the 1970s, before the pc. Today, the obstacle course an idea must traverse, from conception to fruition, is far more crowded and with few or no means to escape. We are challenged to accept the camel; the public is told it is wonderful and it applauds.
Architects and the profession have played a huge role in this evolution - "benign negligence".
2 cents, IMHO.