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Choosing What Not to Automate

A philosophy of restraint. Just because you can, doesn't mean you should.

Quick Answer
For search, voice, and "just tell me what to do".

A philosophy of restraint.

Key Takeaways:

  • Automation vs. Art: Automate the chore, not the art.
  • The 'Human' Touchpoint: Identify the moments where a human face is non-negotiable.
  • Resilience through Redundancy: If the power goes out, can you still work?
In-Depth Analysis

The Robot Butler

If a robot cleans your toilet, that is great. If a robot writes your love letter, that is tragic. We know the difference in our personal lives. We forget it in business.

The Uncanny Valley of Service

When a customer gets a "Personalized" AI email that is slightly off... they recoil. It feels creepy. Honest automation ("Here is your receipt") is fine. Fake humanity ("I hope you are having a wonderful day!!") is gross.

The Line

Draw the line. Chores -> Robots. Care -> Humans.

Playbook

1

The 'Red' List: A list of tasks that are forbidden from automation (e.g., firing someone, apologizing, creative brainstorming).

2

The 'Manual' Override: Practice doing automated tasks manually once a month to keep the skill.

3

The 'Dignity' Check: Does automating this degrade the person doing it? Or the person receiving it?

Common Pitfalls

  • Over-Automation: Turning your business into a Rube Goldberg machine.
  • Loss of Touch: Forgetting what the work actually feels like.
  • Brittleness: Systems that break the moment one API changes.

Metrics to Track

Customer intimacy

System Resilience

Employee Skill Retention

FAQ

Should I automate invoices?

Yes. That is a chore.

Should I automate 'Happy Birthday' emails?

No. That is a relationship. Fake relationships are worse than no relationship.

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