So to make the argument that peoples' jobs are at risk of automation, the author provides anecdotal evidence of a glorified vending machine pharmacy-pill filler

So to make the argument that peoples' jobs are at risk of automation, the author provides anecdotal evidence of a glorified vending machine pharmacy-pill filler (yes, I know this is not nearly all a pharmacist does, but this was the specific task given in the example), a position that has already been automated by vending machines, self check-out lanes, and robotic pick-and-ships? Way to pump the industry hype there venturebeat, but I don't think you're going to make the cheerleading squad cut this year.