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--- public:musings:cassette:start [05/03/25 11:51 GMT] – john
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 Limiting one's available options -  e.g. by carrying only one or two cassettes - and not letting **//The Algorithm//** dictate what you listen to - seems better, to me.
-I've never really got into the "always wearing headphones/earbuds and listening to music" mindset. I am from the generation who first took up the Sony Walkman, but I prefer to be aware of my surroundings when I'm walking about, so listening to music "on the go" isn't really a thing I'm very interested in. I **do** enjoy having something to listen to for instance when I'm working - but not via earbuds.... just on a regular loudspeaker. The little Sony TCM-939 "shoebox" tape recorder is ideal for that purpose. I've even taped a few //podcast// episodes that I can then listen to on tape....
+I've never really got into the "always wearing headphones/earbuds and listening to music" mindset. I am from the generation who first took up the Sony Walkman, but I prefer to be aware of my surroundings when I'm walking about, so listening to music "on the go" isn't really a thing I'm very interested in. I **do** enjoy having something to listen to for instance when I'm working - but not via earbuds.... just on a regular loudspeaker. The little Sony TCM-939 "shoebox" tape recorder //might// work for that purpose.
 I also carry a small "transistor" radio with me in my bag.