Grumpy Old Geeks Topics Automation and skill loss Topic Automation and skill loss 3 mentions in 1 episode The hosts discuss whether reliance on automated systems weakens practical abilities. Mentions 78: Turn On, Tune In, Drop Out. Oct 3, 2014 55:17 automation is causing us to lose so many skills 56:12 you need to fly the plane more 56:48 what GPS has done to us