how soothing is a catalogue, how especially soothing is manufactum.
"Enjoy the silence.
Today, every thermometer, stove, wristwatch or scales is expected to emit shrill tones - if not, verbal abuse.
So called human-machine interfacing is fast becoming the norm. And it is obvious where it will end: with bellicose beeping machines on the one hand, and helplessly nerve-wracked humans on the other. We have decided that it is time to strike back - with the very last of the silent machines."
Posted by flambingo at April 1, 2003 04:03 PM