Replay: The Automation Irony: Why Are We Still Working So Hard?
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Aug 18, 2026 · 1 h 03 min
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Research suggests that 30–50% of today’s work tasks could technically be automated. And yet most of us feel busier than ever.
So what’s going on?
In this episode, we sit down with author, AI strategist, and business coach Steve Ferman to unpack the “automation irony”: the more tools and systems we add, the less time we seem to get back. Instead of blaming the technology, we dig into the real blockers—governance gaps, cultural resistance, change management failures, rising expectations, and leadership blind spots that prevent automation from delivering the relief it promises.
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