The Stranger

Death to Self-Checkout Machines

C\M Machines that make you pay for your own work. I’m not a Luddite; I think certain operations are done better by machines. But technology is not driven by some kind of universal spirit. It’s not the ...

Psychology says people who skip self-checkout aren't inefficient; they may be holding onto a small social need the machine quietly erased

Small, everyday interactions with acquaintances significantly boost happiness and belonging, research reveals. Even brief, ...
The Economist

The parable of the supermarket self-checkout

Imagine an invention that is worse at what it does than humans, threatens jobs and increases the potential for crime. You might think it would go nowhere fast. In fact, the supermarket self-checkout ...

Psychology explains why some people still avoid self-checkout, and it has a lot less to do with technology than you might think

Why avoid self-checkout? Science shows that simple, human interactions at the register provide hidden boosts to our social well-being.

Are self-checkouts actually better? Shoppers weigh speed, stress, and the DIY dilemma

In a thread on r/CasualConversation, they asked whether self-checkout is actually better, or more annoying, especially for ...
Sacramento Bee

California unions are attacking self-checkout stations as if they are pawns | Opinion

Andy Poppert, of New Hope, scans his purchases at the self-checkout during a sneak peek of the Target in Doylestown Borough, on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. Michele C. Haddon / Bucks County USA TODAY ...