A Machine for People Who Ignore Their Neighbors

In olden times, people actually knew their neighbors, interacted with them on a regular basis, and stored spare keys with them. This never happens anymore now that human relationships are passé. Which is why, starting this week, KeyMe kiosks — which keep a digital file of your key and can cut you a new one when you get locked out — will begin popping up at 7-Elevens around Manhattan.