Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert talk about the G-20 Summit in Russia. They also welcome Wisconsin Legend and “Dukes of Hazzard” star Tom Wopat (WOH-pat). Then, a call to keep the typewriter alive and clicking.
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Despite Advances in Technology, Typewriters Hang On
In an era of computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets, it’s almost a quaint notion that the typewriter could still hold a place in today’s economy.
But if you work for a funeral home, a government agency, or a prison, there’s a chance your job is made considerably easier by one of these machines.
In a recent article, Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Kusisto explored why these industries still rely on the typewriter. The answer? Mostly, the forms seem to be a whole lot easier to fill out.
“I thought about the experience of filling out a form online, like that PDF form, and how frustrating it is. And it sort of made sense to me, that if you were filling out a ton of forms every day, it might be easier to bang them out.”
In addition, transparent typewriters are popular amongst prisoners. Because computers are a lot easier to tamper with, in addition to being a vehicle for contraband objects, the see-through typewriter has become a popular alternative.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Tom Wopat Guest
- Laura Kusisto Guest
- Josh Gerstein Guest
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