Now that is just elitist bull****. Sure, if talking bike racing, quills and clips are obsolete. Having struggled to set up a 'modern' bike, the most frustrating aspect was trying to get the bar height right without spending money on new necks - big improvement for what was a general purpose bike. Similarly, these clipless systems. My bike usage involves a lot of riding and walking. Road clipless are obviously useless but after six months, the inherent problems with spd shoes meant that going back to clips was a pleasure, especially with the right pair of shoes.
For the tasks my bikes have to perform, carbon fibre frames and wheels, saddles that force you to wear padded pants ( yes, I do ride centuries), rigid shoes and head down bum up riding positions are just stupid. ... or monumental fashion statements.
Technology is only 'state of the art' when it is appropriate to the job in hand.

As for your comment about sailboats - you really do not know what you're talking about do you.