I began demystifying AI after attending a talk where the speaker, influenced by a ‘techbro’ podcaster and no knowledge of computing, segued into a convincing speech about how ChatGPT would breed robots and take over the world.
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Retiring my HCI course
Now it’s a bit of a monster, like HCI itself, it’s a Frankenstein made up of different domains, with no core competencies, and comes in at five-and-a-half hours long.
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The phenomena of computing (3)
As humans increase their dependency on computers, the phenomena around interactive systems, and those not so interactive ones of which AI is currently a fan, I am looking at you ChatGPT, will only increase.
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Phenomena (2): Making meaning in files, directories and automated messages
We would never say: I am taking child 1 to the dentist, or bike 1 to the repair shop. So why do we do this when we start organising data or code in files and directories?
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The phenomena surrounding interactive computing systems (1)
Recently, I have had a couple of experiences both as a consultant and as a user which have really brought into focus the idea of that major phenomena. Phenomena means experience: The experiences we have when we are designing/ using software.
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