The question is not How, but Why. In the world of non-stop info/commerical bombardment, maybe it's great to have a few seconds of silence? Also don't forget th

The question is not How, but Why. In the world of non-stop info/commerical bombardment, maybe it's great to have a few seconds of silence? Also don't forget the entire idea could be a diminishing return - the better the technology, the shorter the time. If Otis intentionally lengthening trip time so that they can feed more entertainment until a state-level regulation comes in place, I would start to suspect they've hired Zuckerberg. I guess I don't need to mention the privacy concerns and consumer rights, considering this is HN. p.s. the author never heard music in Britain's elevator because elevator = conveyor belt, the little box thing that carry people up and down a building? It's called a "lift" (sorry I'll see myself out...)