Zapier allows non-technical people to piece together different programs for their business needs, providing automation and saving an average of 40 hours per month. Ad for Zapier and its free trial is mentioned at the end.
The speaker talks about how automation and optimization have helped him be more present with his family while also being productive in work, but also warns about the red flag of people thinking automation makes things easier.
The speaker suggests that a heavier tax should be imposed on international conglomerates that use automation and use the funds to create dignified jobs that require a human touch. He believes that not everything that generates profits is good for society, and not everything that does not generate profits is bad for society.
The speaker shares a lesson on how automation can improve a service, highlighting that relying solely on manual labor can hinder a business in the long run.
A company has been using automation technology to write articles without permission from humans. While there has been previous use of automation technology by the media, this example raises questions about consent and transparency.
