i smile and nod to everyone on my way home just to be nice. today i happened to have my phone out in my hand as i was listening to NPR with a radio app (my earbuds are in).
and this guy who was walking opposite to me began to talk to me and asked me “what are you going to when that technology fails”
i was like What? i removed my earbuds to make sure i heard him properly.
and then he repeated himself. what kind of introduction is that?
and i was like “uh, im listening to the radio. its NPR.” internally i though “if this technology fails! this smartphone is +2 years old. if it fails i can still get a radio. thats been around for forever”
this guy did not miss a beat because he continued talking about how one day this technology will one day collapse
he stopped talking once i didnt say anything and maintained the confused and incredulous expression on my face.
he then sticks out his hand and says “my names ____. this just way another way to break the ice.”
i just shook his hand, nodded, and he walked away.
what a strange encounter.