Convenience > Automatization > Less People Needed

Making bank deposits, checking in at the airport, renting movies...
I know that the automatization of our culture has been discussed an published in more than a couple of books, articles and newsletters, but as I was depositing a check at the ATM machine a couple of days ago a thought came to mind: When did this happen? As I was pondering on the situation I realized that I had already adopted the technology and didnt even remember the first time I did it.

Of the three examples that I have, two I really dont mind not interacting with people (depositing checks which I do very seldomly, and checking in at the airport which I do fairly often). Those two I dont mind at all because I can do them at my own pace, and most importantly, whenever I want - so strictly convenient.

As for renting a movie at a red box... this one I had the most trouble with. I mean, whatever happened to grabbing the box, seeing where other people spent most of their time? Dont get me wrong, a $1 a day keeps your being broke further away...

Anyway, what are your thoughts? Has the automatization of things affected you in a certain way? Which ones?

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