XKCD 12-05-12: I don't quite get it

[Glazer]

@Andy_L

“Zero History” is the one you’re thinking of.

Aside from “Halting State” by Stross, there’s also “This is Not a Game” by Walter Jon Williams.

And the sequel to “This is Not a Game”: Deep State".

[Death_of_Rats]

@Chronos

On thinking about it, it’s even better than that. Not only are you attracting large numbers of people to the vicinity of your store, you’re attracting large numbers of smartphone users to the vicinity of your store. Which is to say, people with disposable income.

And people who communicate to other users in real time.

[Andy_L]

@Glazer

And the sequel to “This is Not a Game”: Deep State".

I have to read that one (and its sequel “The Fourth Wall”)

[Balance]

@Chronos

On thinking about it, it’s even better than that. Not only are you attracting large numbers of people to the vicinity of your store, you’re attracting large numbers of smartphone users to the vicinity of your store. Which is to say, people with disposable income.

I said that, did I not?

@Balance

Want to draw a bunch of people with enough money for smartphones to your business on opening day?