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Seems insane that people living in inner cities need to get food delivered. Unless there is a good reason you are handicapped etc. or maybe just had a baby. But for most people routine delivery when you can walk 5 minutes and phone ahead that order is fine.



Not really insane when you consider that money can buy you more time. It's very convenient to get food delivered on these apps.

Whether it's financially responsible or not depends on the individual.


Also health. The idea thing to do is cook the food: cooking the food esp. chopping etc. I feel is good for mental health and prepare the body to digest. And you have moved somewhat. At least if you go pick up the takeaway, you have done some walking. If you are too busy to do physical things in day to day life, so you can crank out another page of code, or do a deal, I think that is poor and leads to bad health in the long term.


Sure, I don’t disagree on that. But it’s nice to occasionally use delivery services and enjoy the time or convenience.

I also live in the suburbs where I’m not walking to the restaurant, I’m getting in my car.


Call me insane, I like getting food delivered. Seems like a lot of the 8 million people in this city like it too.


Sure. Remind me: How many people like alcohol, cigarettes, sugar etc.?


I love alcohol. And what kind of inhuman monster doesn't like sugar?


Sure, but overall regular alcohol use categorically leads to a more miserable life. There are no free lunch drugs, maybe except exercise. Alcohol culture though is crazy strong, probably an example of a naked emperor.




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