I used to spend hours wiring Raspberry Pis, configuring Linux systems, and breaking networks just to rebuild them again. It was messy, hands-on, and deeply satisfying. Now, I type a few words into Cursor CLI and everything just… works. It’s magic—and somehow, a little tragic.

In this talk, we’ll explore how AI automation changes not just our workflows, but our brains. When we stop tinkering, do we stop thinking differently? Are we trading creativity for convenience, mastery for magic? Join me for a reflection (and a gentle provocation) on what we gain—and what we quietly lose—when machines start doing the fun parts for us.