
The Automation Irony: Why Are We Still Working So Hard?
From We Fixed It, You're Welcome
Published 2/17/2026

From We Fixed It, You're Welcome
Published 2/17/2026
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…