I find the idea that the "ancient tech" air gap can't handle the pump output of a modern dishwasher to be a bit silly:
the newer dishwashers don't empty noticeably faster than the older ones, and they're pumping out a whole lot less water.
Yoga class makes me feel like a total stud, mostly because I'm about as flexible as a 2x4.
"Design"? Possibly. "Intelligent"? Sure doesn't look like it from this angle.
We used to be hunter gatherers. Now we're shopper borrowers.
The three most important words in the English language: "Front Towards Enemy".
The world makes a lot more sense when you remember that Butthead was the smart one.
You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too much ammo.