Human or electronic, a hustle is a still a hustle. Wonder what the retention rate is for a single piece of information provided by one of these wizards in its audio presentation vs that which can be read at leisure in a book? Also wonder if, after hearing the specific answer, one will ask for more detailed info or if further research is more likely if one gets info from reading a reliable text?
Writing papers with several volumes of an encyclopedia open in front of me, notes on lined 3×5 index cards, and my trusty (and refillable) Papermate Profile ballpoint (all metal, and made in the USA). In the late 50’s, I went high-tech when my parents presented me with a Royal (manual) typewriter. That typewriter would still work if I could find ribbons for it. “Spellcheck” in those days was proof-reading with a good dictionary at hand, and quick communication was a land-line telephone or an “Air Mail” stamped letter. Oddly enough, nobody died from this.
I used to sell World Book during the summer when school was out. That wasn’t our opening line, but it’s the right idea. Though with only a babe in arms, I might have gone for the Childcraft. We had a Childcraft set when I was a toddler. It had a profound influence on me.
sandpiper almost 5 years ago
Human or electronic, a hustle is a still a hustle. Wonder what the retention rate is for a single piece of information provided by one of these wizards in its audio presentation vs that which can be read at leisure in a book? Also wonder if, after hearing the specific answer, one will ask for more detailed info or if further research is more likely if one gets info from reading a reliable text?
DanFlak almost 5 years ago
Yeah, I’m going to rush out to buy and install a piece of equipment that spies on me and then tries to sell me stuff.
I had a discussion with a friend on gmail about photography. Within minutes I was inundated with ads for cameras and photography equipment.
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING
Zen-of-Zinfandel almost 5 years ago
I thought Alexa was ordering stuff without your permission.
Bookworm almost 5 years ago
Writing papers with several volumes of an encyclopedia open in front of me, notes on lined 3×5 index cards, and my trusty (and refillable) Papermate Profile ballpoint (all metal, and made in the USA). In the late 50’s, I went high-tech when my parents presented me with a Royal (manual) typewriter. That typewriter would still work if I could find ribbons for it. “Spellcheck” in those days was proof-reading with a good dictionary at hand, and quick communication was a land-line telephone or an “Air Mail” stamped letter. Oddly enough, nobody died from this.
Rogers George Premium Member almost 5 years ago
I used to sell World Book during the summer when school was out. That wasn’t our opening line, but it’s the right idea. Though with only a babe in arms, I might have gone for the Childcraft. We had a Childcraft set when I was a toddler. It had a profound influence on me.
Mr. Blawt almost 5 years ago
we let them in to spy on us
Concretionist almost 5 years ago
It’s snooping. Selling may be the point though.