The Hacker News thread discusses an article about AI note-takers flooding Zoom calls as workers skip meetings. Many commenters agree that most meetings are unproductive, often serving to inflate egos or compensate for poor writing skills. Some pointed out that writing things down make people vulnerable to criticism. Some mentioned that COVID introduced a new "work" culture of endless meetings, while others countered that this has been the case way before COVID. Others shared the view that people who dislike meetings have poor communication skills and need more time for come up with cogent answers. The conversation also touched on how meetings can be beneficial for making decisions and sharing information, but only if well-organized with clear agendas and follow-up notes. Several users emphasized the importance of async communication and documenting decisions, while other users point out the importance of interpersonal communication during the meetings. Many users complain about "BS meetings" and how these meetings often have too many attendees and waste people's time.