Another thing I read in “The Globe” that made me want to throw-up my dining hall coffee.

Also, another reason why I hate flash.

Starbucks has decided to make a slow moving flash program that asks you questions about your taste preferences and then tells you what to order next time you go in. It is supposed to stimulate interaction with a real-live barista.

When a computer program tells me what beverage to drink is when I start to agree with those individuals that say the digital age is dehumanizing and can be detrimental to societal bonding.

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  1. Idk, I mean I just tried out the Starbucks flash program and I kinda liked it. I think it’s a good marketing strategy (not that they need any more), but I did enjoy the process and learned about the different aspects of coffee tastes. Also, the digitally reformatted chalkboard interface was pretty cool and it drew my attention. Starbucks may be over the top and a sell-out coffee brand, but I think that they are unique and clever enough to still be considered ‘cool’, like Nike and Apple.

    Also, it wasn’t slow for me at all, but maybe I have a faster internet connection…
    It may be true in certain aspects that the digital age is dehumanizing, but I feel that in this instance, even though you may not taste the coffee digitally, you certainly gain a worthy experience by trying out this flash program and will anticipate your next visit to Starbucks.

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