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120 sats \ 14 replies \ @bitalion 16 Sep \ on: Chipotle begins deploying robots to make burrito bowls and guac food_and_drinks
It is a waste of technology without reason. There is nothing like the seasoning of a good cook, a machine will never be able to replicate that.
I dunno about that... seasoning doesn't seem like that hard of a problem. Plus you can always have someone taste at the end. These aren't high end chefs staffing chipotle.
I would be very impressed by a humanoid robot that could roll one of those overstuffed burritos.
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There is nothing like the seasoning of a good cook, a machine will never be able to replicate that.
I used to work at a Barns and Noble bookstore. Customers would say, theirs nothing like the feeling of holding a book in your hands and turning the pages, e-books will never be able to replicate that.
I used to work at Bank of America. Customers would say theirs nothing like taking a friendly afternoon trip to their local branch, online banking will never be able to replicate that.
In both cases they didn't need to replicate or foster some sort of nostalgia, the product is just obviously more convenient. I'm fine with a machine rolling my twelve dollar chipotle burrito, especially if it does it faster and without the usual "don't want to work here" attitude.
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Feels guilty to admit I prefer Waymo to Lyft as well.
Took the latter one way in SF and tried Waymo for the first time recently on the way back- no pressure to make conversation, no need to tip, and base rate a couple of dollars cheaper.
Sad because on top of the impending job losses, this sort of thing is just leading to further isolation and less socialization in society.
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Feels guilty to admit I prefer Waymo to Lyft as well.
Don't feel guilty for using technology that gives you more value.
If people want a psychiatrist to drive them around, they'll be happy to pay a premium. If the market really wants less isolation and socialization in their rideshare app, entrepreneurs will provide.
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I think in the short term everyone chooses to not have to make small talk and avoid human contact and go about their ways.
In the long term people avoiding human contact, even superficial encounters, for days at a time leads to increased isolation and loneliness and probably decreased well-being. Increasing Japanification of society where you can go about your entire day without interacting with anyone.
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I have human contact with the delivery driver
Does that count lol
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Which job losses? Fewer Lyft drivers?
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Yes... I imagine in 10 years driverless taxis will drive prices down to where it's unsustainable to still do this as a gig, maybe outside of surge pricing.
It's a crazy contrast to see the Lyft / Uber signs on cars in SF picking people up alongside the driverless Waymo vehicles.
Although maybe they will have more difficulties in cities outside of AZ/CA where weather is not always perfect sunshine.
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I’m in Los Angeles and have not seen Waymo
Those are good examples.
You worked at a bookstore and bank? For real? It’s not like Kamala pretending to work at McDonald lol
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Ha!
TheWildHustle has worn alot of hats.
Barns and Noble
United States Airforce
Bank of America
IP Law firm
Kmart
Moving company
Telephone interviewer
User tester
5k organizer
AMC movie theatres
Internet Safety Evaluator
Business development manager
Jr. Bitcoin researcher
Podcast script writer
Feels like I'm missing some things....but that's pretty much the gist.
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