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[–] 29 points 2 years ago (3 children)

I would like self-checkout a lot more if those cost savings were passed on to the consumer instead of being hoarded by ownership.

It's the classic paradox. Technology and automation could be used to reduce the amount everyone needs to work and enrich everyone's lives as long as those gains are distributed properly. The distribution is the problem.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago

    While I love self-checkout systems, I fully agree with you. It would be nice if they distributed the savings to everyone. They probably SAY they do it, which is how they "keep prices low" but it's almost definitely a lie.

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