"Life, Automated" is an interview-driven podcast examining how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping work, the economy, and everyday decision-making. Hosted by Jess Love—a cognitive psychologist and science writer affiliated with Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management—the show blends academic rigor with accessible storytelling, featuring economists, researchers, artists, and practitioners who unpack big questions: Will AI hollow out jobs or create new bottlenecks only humans can fill? Should teenagers still learn skills like coding or piano? Is community strengthened or eroded by automation? The tone is measured, curious, and deliberately non-ideological, avoiding both techno-utopianism and doomerism. Episodes go deep into economic and social implications without requiring technical AI expertise, making it ideal for professionals, educators, policymakers, and lifelong learners who want a thoughtful, evidence-based lens on how technology is transforming society, careers, and personal choices—without the hype or jargon common in typical tech podcasts.