Everyone will be replaced

[KUSA]

By a machine one day. Even the flag man is a thing of the past now.

[vorlon13]

Just a timer and some light bulbs, it's not like there is a T-1000 there directing traffic.



Yet . . . . . .

[Elskidor]

Which machine that stole jobs from humans do you hate/love most? I can't stand calling places and trying to work with voice automated robots for 20 minutes only to have them hang up on you.

[vorlon13]

Except the pharmacy. Gotta say their telephone computer answering/ordering system is so much better than dealing with the fucktards behind the counter.

(and this might be particular to Shopko Pharmacy, although I am getting to think Prime Therapeutics is just as bad)

[thesummerqueen]

Most machine replacements please me. Including automated systems - as long as there is an employee for technical support.

The problem with that is that most people refuse to talk to machines and waste the techsupport's time with bullshit.

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I mean, really, why have a flag man out there instead of a machine?

[KUSA]

It just makes me wonder what things will be like when most tasks are done by a machine.

I hope the flag man found something else to do.

[thesummerqueen]

I'm hoping we'll move towards a more Jetsons style society. Just less troping.

[Losty]

Oh noooo not the flag man :o

[Minimalist]

It just makes me wonder what things will be like when most tasks are done by a machine.

I hope the flag man found something else to do.

Romney reclassified him as a "taker."

[Losty]

In seriousness though. Replacing the flag man is a great idea. My friend's husband was run over by some jackass on a cellphone while he was standing in a highway holding a sign that said slow down. That just seems stupid to be risking someone's life when we can easily stick the sign out there without a man holding it.

TSQ I am also one of those annoying people who won't talk to a machine. I really suck at speaking robot as it is and I have 3 kids who refuse to hush while I'm on the phone.
Robot: what can I help you with today
Me: my internet isn't working again (kids yelling in background)
Robot: you need to go potty? Did I hear that correctly?
Me: no you stupid robot I hate you I want to talk to a real person
Robot: okay code 2 you want to buy upgraded version? Did I hear that correctly?
Me: I hate you so much
Robot: I'm sorry I'm having a hard time understanding, what can I help you with?
Me: my internet isn't working again
Robot: I'm sorry can you please repeat that?
Me: I hate you and I hope you die
Robot: I'm still not understanding you, please hold while I connect you to an operator.