Munin, Keeper of Lore

Amazon's doing a 'just pick up and go' grocery thing.

https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/04/how-amazon-go-probably-makes-just-walk-out-groceries-a-reality/

Yeah, it looks convenient, but all I can think of is how much data they'll collect on the schmucks who patronize it - and how much psychological trickery this will enable to manipulate their customers.

I wouldn't trust it.

Apr 10, 2017 at 9:26pmWeb
Show threadOrph30 ✅Apr 10, 2017
@munin We've refused every single fidelity cards from any vendors (grocery or others) for this exact same reason.
Not being profiled takes money :(
Show threadMunin, Keeper of LoreApr 10, 2017
@Orph30 Same.
Show threadOracle(tm) e-Business Social 🎃Apr 10, 2017
@munin it doesn't seem like that great of a value-add over Walmart and the like letting you pre-buy online and pick up your groceries all in one go
Show threadMunin, Keeper of LoreApr 10, 2017
@KitRedgrave It's for people who don't plan ahead and can be manipulated into impulse buys ;-)
Show threadDan HonApr 10, 2017

A Person: Amazon, I would like to know & understand all the data you have about me

Amazon: Oh you sweet summer child, you wouldn’t live long enough, darling

@munin