At some point I will have to ride a DCT and see if it compares well with my Subaru CVT with its easy to use paddle shifters.
He is correct that the world has moved on to the automatic transmission in automobiles. But there is a price there. They are way more expensive to maintain and they disconnect the driver from the control of the vehicle. Not especially bad except many people in cars are so disconnected they eat, put on makeup, and use their cell phones, While driving.