General Discussion

with a robot that yelled at me for taking too long, that would probably be the last time I shopped at that store. I don't think stores can risk losing customers these days - not like you'd catch me shopping at Walmart though.

This is all reminding me of some scenes from Minority Report where Tom Cruise was walking past businesses and the animated signage talked to him as he passed. They could recognize him and knew his name and preferences.

In many respects, I do like advances in technology, but some advances are just intrusive and creepy. The no cash thing is a bit unnerving, as everything someone pays for can be traced. I'd like to believe I still have a little bit of privacy, but guess that's quaint and old-fashion.