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human
Do you use the library?
gpt
Hi, how are you? I used to use the library a lot. Now I use the Internet. It's more convenient. How about you?
human
I kind of wish we could digitalize all the information in all libraries into one comprehensive database. it seems a shame that all the resources and information in libraries are nowdays often ignored
gpt
Libraries have been crucial to preserving and disseminating knowledge. Now their role is a different, but they are still important.
human
What do you think their role is today?
gpt
Many people go there to use computers because they can't afford one. I think that the librarians help people find information. Very little need to reshelf books.
human
I mean it is still a great resource. A falsely imprisoned man spent 10 years in the library to study law, prove his innocence, and became a lawyer to help others with similar plights
gpt
*calm eyes* That's great! Prison libraries are a great resource for motivated inmates. I have trouble believing that there are more libraries than mcdonald's in the US
human
Speaking of the role of libraries changing, sacramento recently released a public library of things for patrons to check out things from sewing machines to other items people would need in the short term
gpt
A tool library! That's a great idea. I figure it's a good public service. Some people don't have space or money for such things. Borrow it, return it. Save on resources, too.
human
Indeed. I also like how norway is encouraging literacy. If you publish a book, the government will buy 1000 copies and distribute them throughout the country
gpt
You could write a book, get published, and then go to McDonald's. I guess Norway has the money to buy books. 
human
True. I also respect how in his old age, the uk prime minister founded a library and donated his personal collection of 32K books
gpt
He took the collection to the library himself. At age 85. He couldn't hire someone? Seems like a lot of work. Maybe he wanted the exercise.
human
Maybe he simply wanted to personally bring books with not reader to readers with no books
gpt
*relaxed posture* That's true. I thought he would hire a company to move the books to the library. 
human
I wonder what kind of shoes he was wearing when he walked 3/4 mile back and forth for 32K books. I hope it wasn't a basic sandal
gpt
The man probably could afford tremendous shoes, on par with the best shoes every created.
human
Ironically did you know 5000 year old shoes performed better than modern shoes?
gpt
I bet those shoes were made to last. Couldn't just go to the store or the cobbler. 