Automation is really just an increase in efficiency, there will be growing pains, but long-term standard of living increases. Blockchain technology will unlock a lot of economic potential, just as the Internet has and continues to do. Becoming future-proof requires investing in higher level skills, things that are difficult to automate. That and investing your acquired capital smartly. If Steemit wants adoption by the masses, it needs to invest in its user-friendliness. Or face stronger competition...