Do you hear them, too? The voices? You are standing in Aisle 13 of the local supermarket. And automatic voices around you are talking. Sterile, disturbing voices. Repetitious and demanding. " Your bonus card was not recognized. Please try again." "Weigh your bananas. Please try again." A cacophon... -
The Machine Speaks, and We Cry Out
Do you hear them, too? The voices? You are standing in Aisle 13 of the local supermarket. And automatic voices around you are talking. Sterile, disturbing voices. Repetitious and demanding. " Your bonus card was not recognized. Please try again." "Weigh your bananas. Please try again." A cacophon...-
By DeNeen L. Brown