Speech to text makes it feel more futuristic.

As does reflecting that Picard had to explain to Computer every, single, time that he wanted his Earl Grey tea ‘hot’. We knew what was coming.

“Computer, fire torpedos on my mark.”

“As someone who loves their tea hot, I’ll be sure to get the torpedos hot and ready for you!”

I don't speak any faster than I type, despite what the transcription companies claim

Most people don't at 150wpm, the typically speaking speed, even agmonst technical people. For regular questions without that don't invovle precise syntax like in maths and programming, speech would be faster. Though reading the output would be faster than hearing it spoken