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This kind of thing dawned on my once when going shopping. I was walking into a supermarket, checked my phone and saw that it had a low battery. I wasn't carryin

This kind of thing dawned on my once when going shopping. I was walking into a supermarket, checked my phone and saw that it had a low battery. I wasn't carrying cash, and I suddenly realised that my "money" could run out of battery and I'd have no way to pay. It's one part of why I buy physical books now (mostly second-hand online) - so I don't even have to think about recharging my book.

caseysoftware 4y ago
Yes. And imagine what happens if Google or Apple decide to lock your account..
pdkl95 4y ago
Max Headroom, Episode ABC.1.3: "Body Banks": Paula: "...what's that?" Blank Reg: "It's a book!" Paula: "Well, what's that?" Blank Reg: "It's a non-volatile storage medium. It's very rare. You should have one." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIWR-b42lU0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIWR-b42lU0
- 0des 4y ago
  also tiktok, blipverts, 5 second commercials on youtube
  - pdkl95 4y ago
    Sci-fi is often a metaphorical representation of society. However, it's shocking how many episodes of Max Headroom have become literally true.