[BoredPuffin]

The question is not How, but Why. In the world of non-stop info/commerical bombardment, maybe it's great to have a few seconds of silence?

Also don't forget the entire idea could be a diminishing return - the better the technology, the shorter the time.

If Otis intentionally lengthening trip time so that they can feed more entertainment until a state-level regulation comes in place, I would start to suspect they've hired Zuckerberg.

I guess I don't need to mention the privacy concerns and consumer rights, considering this is HN.

p.s. the author never heard music in Britain's elevator because elevator = conveyor belt, the little box thing that carry people up and down a building? It's called a "lift" (sorry I'll see myself out...)

[euroderf]

Sorry but "a few seconds of silence" is the enemy. Likewise for air travel nowadays, as wi-fi colonizes that space. A moment to meditate ? There's gotta be a way to monetize it.

"Silence(TM) - Ask for it by name! Not available in stores."