Philosopher-Accountant James Mahoney writes:
I used to think that mankind’s greatest achievements were narcotic pain relief (physical pain is horrible) and air conditioning (being cool and dry when it’s hot and humid is wonderful). Now I’m starting to think it’s the modern supermarket.
What do you think?
UPDATE: Investigator Robert Bendesky responds:
In 1976, Viktor Belenko, a Soviet pilot, flew his MiG-25 fighter into Japanese airspace, and defected to the West. He came to the US, and was set up with an apartment. The first thing he did in America was visit a modern supermarket.
He was overwhelmed at the quantity and quality of food items that were available. Aisles crammed with goods. Fresh fruit, vegetables and meat. And no long lines. He was sure that this was not typical; he believed that the CIA set up this elaborate store just to fool him, or possibly it was a special store for only the ruling class.Belenko’s autobiograpy is called MIG Pilot.