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'It hasn't delivered': The spectacular failure of self-checkout technology (www.bbc.com)

submitted 10 months ago by ooli@lemmy.world to c/technology@lemmy.world

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[–] Auli@lemmy.ca 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I use them but don't like them. Putting people out of work should not be the goal. I mean it's like the manufactured this only have one or two tills open at a time. Then bring in self checkouts to fix the issue the problem. They could have had more cashiers in the first place.

[–] Delta_V@lemmy.world 4 points 10 months ago

Jobs that don't pay a living wage should not exist. Imagine if our ancestors had accepted spending 200 calories to hunter/gather 100 calories worth of food. Low wage jobs are a trap that send people deeper into poverty.

Also, putting all people out of work forever should be the ultimate goal - automate all the things!

[–] Lesrid@lemm.ee -1 points 10 months ago

It's not about putting people out of work, it's about making the people you're selling to work for free. Bananas aren't any cheaper so I see no reason to use self-checkout