Sorry this is not Beethoven related (but then again, this is the "general" forum where we can post other stuff and "get to know each other better", n'est ce pas?).
Anyway : I discovered today a new boulangerie a few metres from my apartment. It calls itself "artisanal". And my name's Beethoven! Here's the thing : you walk in, all the various breads are displayed attractively, but when you come to pay (and maybe engage in a bit of chit-chat, as humans like to do) you have to insert your money (coins or notes) into one of several gadgets. Why bother employing staff? Just set up a huge vending machine on street corners.
Gadgets = less human contact. Thank you, rant over.
Anyway : I discovered today a new boulangerie a few metres from my apartment. It calls itself "artisanal". And my name's Beethoven! Here's the thing : you walk in, all the various breads are displayed attractively, but when you come to pay (and maybe engage in a bit of chit-chat, as humans like to do) you have to insert your money (coins or notes) into one of several gadgets. Why bother employing staff? Just set up a huge vending machine on street corners.
Gadgets = less human contact. Thank you, rant over.
. The luddites had a very valid point, imo.
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