Comment by izuchukwu

A big issue there is accessibility to a broader audience—something that Emacs and Lisp Machines don't quite have. Like you said, iOS Shortcuts is a very interesting example. You could say Internet-native automation tools like Zapier and Integromat fit the bill here too.

I wouldn't see potential maintenance or QA work as a deterrent to mainstream adoption. Users would underestimate it just like developers today do.