6 Downsides of Automating Your Personal Life

While automation makes our lives simpler, some tasks are more satisfying when we do them ourselves.
6 Downsides of Automating Your Personal Life
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One of the great transformations of the past generation is the increasing automation of everyday life.

A list of things that are significantly more automated than in the past includes automatic bill payment, robot vacuums and lawnmowers, smart thermostats, scheduled deliveries, voice reminders, email filters, GPS maps, fitness tracking, smart appliances, and social media feeds.

Mike Donghia
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Mike Donghia and his wife, Mollie, blog at This Evergreen Home where they share their experience with living simply, intentionally, and relationally in this modern world. You can follow along by subscribing to their twice-weekly newsletter.