In this episode, we look at the human side of Industry 5.0 — a stage where operators, not dashboards, take the spotlight again. It’s about how real progress in smart manufacturing depends less on adding more screens and more on empowering the people who make things work. We explore what happens when technology supports judgment instead of replacing it, and how collaboration, trust, and simple tools can often outperform complex systems. It’s a thoughtful reminder that the smartest factories are still run by humans — just ones better equipped to make quick, confident decisions. For more reflections and real-world insights, visit iiotblog.com.