The heuristic to think about automation is using a hand screwdriver (manual) vs a drill screwdriver (automated). The latter dramatically enhances productivity,

The heuristic to think about automation is using a hand screwdriver (manual) vs a drill screwdriver (automated). The latter dramatically enhances productivity, but also introduces some overhead and complexity. This is also as good a time as any to link to the [automation FAQ](https://www.reddit.com/r/Economics/wiki/faq_automation https://www.reddit.com/r/Economics/wiki/faq_automation)