Good one, alf!
Although I would not say we do generally not need more automation. There are still areas where more automation can help.
RAAS / ROPS comes to mind. Better TO Config warnings, which include position of the aircraft. Or the whole concept of approaches with vertical guidance.
But all these technologies should and will be support for pilots, who remain in charge, have the final authority over the action, and deal with daily problems and malfunctions as they arise.
The only area where I am convinced we need less automation, is in the automation policy. Pilots need regular AP/FD/ATHR off flying at appropriate times to learn and memorize pitch and power values and to maintain a good scan of the basic T.