Automation Quotes Quotes

“Many presume that integrating more advanced automation will directly translate into productivity gains. But research reveals that lower-performing algorithms often elicit greater human effort and diligence. When automation makes obvious mistakes, people stay attentive to compensate. Yet flawless performance prompts blind reliance, causing costly disengagement. Workers overly dependent on accurate automation sleepwalk through responsibilities rather than apply their own judgment.”
― I. Almeida, Introduction to Large Language Models for Business Leaders: Responsible AI Strategy Beyond Fear and Hype

“Automation promises to execute certain tasks with superhuman speed and precision. But its brittle limitations reveal themselves when the unexpected arises. Studies consistently show that, as overseers, humans make for fickle partners to algorithms. Charged with monitoring for rare failures, boredom and passivity render human supervision unreliable.”
― I. Almeida, Introduction to Large Language Models for Business Leaders: Responsible AI Strategy Beyond Fear and Hype

“Thanks to technology, we now have access to the entirety of human knowledge from a device that fits in our pocket. The internet is humanity's greatest gift.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Here too, we can see that not being open to learning something new does not automatically make someone a narcissist. In fact, a narcissist is required to be more knowledgeable in many fields; mostly in psychology.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo, Treatise Upon The Misconceptions of Narcissism

“Digital disruption and the impact of coronavirus will bring the 2030 technological advancement earlier than predicted”
― Enamul Haque, The Ultimate Modern Guide to Artificial Intelligence

“At some point, something or someone is going to disrupt your entire life. Shouldn't it be you?
The ability to disrupt yourself is critical in today’s volatile economic environment that's changing faster and more furiously than ever.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“In a world where everything is connected, where machines can talk, learn and mimic humans, a world where machines are employable, where performance is at its peak, innovation at its finest and job loss at its highest. There is only one spot left to transform and that is YOU.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted provides answers that translate far-future thinking into insights and strategies to stay relevant and unlock opportunities in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“You cannot stop the Fourth Industrial Revolution but you can influence its direction and impact in your life.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“The Fourth Industrial Revolution does bring a sense of gloom and doom but don’t focus on the threats; focus on the opportunities!”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Our world is changing fast, but all is not lost in the race to automation. With the rise of the robotic, the focus is shifting from people power to intellectual capital. With or without a certificate, a disruptor’s mind can foresee limitless opportunities in the newly emerging economy. You can create your own path using the power of the internet.”
― Nicky Verd

“The future will not seem so scary if talent is put to use.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“With the rise of Artificial Intelligence. the future certainly has the potential to draw more on an individual’s talents than certificates.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Many of us bought into society’s social contract of success, which states – go to school, get good grades, get a job and live happily ever after. But this doesn’t work anymore. At the most basic level, disrupting yourself will demand that you breach this contract of social conditioning and conformity.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Put your future in good hands – your own! Personal disruption means not waiting for the government or your family members to hand something to you. It means rethinking the parameters of your life, and perhaps even of your community, maybe even your country.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“The secret to growth in this new era of disruptive technologies is being willing to ‘learn and relearn’ even if what you knew previously brought you success.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Educating yourself about technology and automation now gives you an excellent opportunity to future-proof your skills or business and helps amplify your potential”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Job loss due to automation is irreversible. Since automation provides huge advantages to companies that deploy it, it’s very unlikely that they will return to using humans for the same tasks.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Human labour does not stand a chance against disruptive technologies. Artificial Intelligence can handle insurance claims, do basic bookkeeping, manage investment portfolios, do legal research, and perform HR tasks.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Machines do not require leave, lunch breaks, smoke breaks, toilet breaks or any breaks for that matter. Robotics do not come late to work. Robots are drama free, they don’t organise protest action and they don’t complain about workload.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Robots cannot be injured or killed in the line of work, and can be used in situations far too dangerous for human risk. Robots are more hygienic and deliver a finished product at a fraction of the time it takes a human. Faster output leads to increased sales. No matter how cheap human labour may become, buying highly skilled robotics is still cheaper as one pays only once.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“The Fourth Industrial Revolution is ushering in a new economic era, exposing new sources of value and growth. New opportunities, businesses and markets can be created as a result of this new economy.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Fourth Industrial Revolution has democratized entrepreneurship. The old entrepreneurial model was capital intensive – premises, equipment, brick and mortar stuff. But now there’s opportunity for businesses that can even be run from a smart phone or Internet cafe. Some businesses can be set up in a day or two and with minimum risk and capital. As I mentioned in Part One of my book, titled, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted. “You can do more today with your life having just an internet connection; and that’s an opportunity our parents and grandparents never had.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“The Fourth Industrial Revolution is creating a demand for new skills and new competencies.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Revolutions bring disruptions and disruptions bring opportunities.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Understanding what 4IR is all about will help put into perspective how some of the world’s most cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Blockchain, IoT, AR, 3D Printing and many others will impact your own life.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“You can do more today with your life by having just an internet connection and that’s an opportunity our parents and grandparents never had.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“Don't fight the Fourth Industrial Revolution, embrace it and become part of the revolution!”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“The Fourth Industrial Revolution is creating a self-employment economy based on creativity - gig workers, freelancers, Apps, investments and entrepreneurship. It is now much easier to start your own thing than any other time in history. Don’t focus on the threats; focus on the opportunities! There's more to sell than just labour.”
― Nicky Verd, Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted

“God is too busy creating and maintaining order in the universe, so much so that he doesn't care if you sin more or if you do great deeds for the day. Automation is at work.”
― Mwanandeke Kindembo