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>> The Lonely Future of Buying Stuff Where the Author says Lonely, I say Wonderful.... The less interaction I have with people to get the things I need/want

• hycaria 9y ago
  There's something so enjoyable to me in going to the farmer's market and buying nice fresh products from the same friendly grocers I see every week. Maybe this is not available in the US, I don't know, but I always feel sad when I read such posts, as this feels so much like missing out on little human pleasures.
  • gdulli 9y ago
    I'd guess the desire not to interact with people, whether through this, or telecommuting, is disproportionately represented here (HN). But not at all a norm in the US. People here shop online because it's the path of least resistance, not because of a specific avoidance of participating in the world. I prefer shopping offline, to have more excuses to get out, not fewer. (Within reason of course, some stores/experiences really are worth avoiding.)
  • syshum 9y ago
    >>> little human pleasures. Interactions with humans just generally leaves me frustrated and annoyed I have no desire to talk with, or interact with someone while buying my apples or onions. In fact I shop at larger big box stores specifically because the employees are in different and do not attempt to engage with me. I want to get what I need and get out in the most efficient manner possible, small talk and inane banter waste time.
• mac01021 9y ago
  Aside from the associated cost savings, how is that any better than having the delivery guy drop the computer parts at your doorstep after ordering them on your phone?
  • syshum 9y ago
    One would assume drone delivery would be faster, and drones would likely handle the packages better, unlike some (many) drivers who take pride in how much damage thy can inflict on a package including tossing, dropping and kicking packages