I recently about a shoelace-practice book [1] for my 4yo daughter. This book shows a couple of ways to knot, and one of them, called "bunny ear bow" [2] is easier than the traditional "double-loop". I hope these knot-inventors pay more attention to the ease side so that kids can start knotting by themselves earlier. That could be thanked more than inventing a tricky-but-fast methods for adults.
[1] https://www.amazon.com/Your-Shoes-Cottage-Door-Press/dp/1680...
[2] https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/local/hillcrest-fe...