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What does it mean?
Hedberg praises a vending machine safety feature that prevents bulk grabbing, framing it as a fair invention.
In plain terms
He likes the flap that stops you from taking too much candy at once.
What can you take from it?
Safety features can feel like fairness.

Where it applies

  • using vending machines
  • evaluating design
  • preventing theft

Putting it to work

  • appreciate safety features

Questions to consider

  • What design do you appreciate?
  • How do you view restrictions?

Another view

The context assumes ownership of vending machines.

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