If we are to use Job's description then yes we can also describe smartphones as bicycles for our minds. Smartphones have become as advanced and as capable as a home computer. Allowing us to perform all of the same tasks that we can on our home computer but in a small compact device at any time and wherever we go. Therefore, in a way, giving us much more freedom than we ever thought possible with computers and opening up even more possibilities that would otherwise be impossible with regular computers. All in all, this provides constant creativity and information to us at all times to excercise our minds, so yes, it can be described as bicycles for our minds.
If the person works for a national energy company there is high chance that the person would be a bit biased towards installing the new systems. This should definitely be checked.
