The Head Of Google X Reveals Its Anti-Technology Mission Statement(techcrunch.com)
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The Head Of Google X Reveals Its Anti-Technology Mission Statement
http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/06/googlex-head-of-moonshots-astro-teller-technology-should-make-you-feel-more-human-not-less-human/
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I think its a little misleading to call it "anti-technology." The point is our tech is so primitive it takes all of our concentration to operate it. Holding onto this idea will truly bring us to the next level.
Yep, it's pro technology. He just wants to abstract the technology away behind interfaces that are simple to use.
Another clickbait headline from TechCrunch... sigh. Saying tech is hard to use is anti-tech now? That means the iPhone and the iPad are anti-tech.
Here is the link to the video: http://techcrunch.com/video/astro-teller-of-googlex-wants-to...
I agree with him, for instance the Her movie is a good example of technology that disappears.
I agree with him, for instance the Her movie is a good example of technology that disappears.
The Her movie is a good example of a world in which technology runs according to a movie script.
Deconstruct those interfaces and you wind up with a pile unanswered questions. For example: is voice dictation to a computer really easier then typing or handwriting for most people? Can you organize your thoughts out-loud such that you can narrate them easily, without spending a lot of time saying "no delete the last sentence".
Deconstruct those interfaces and you wind up with a pile unanswered questions. For example: is voice dictation to a computer really easier then typing or handwriting for most people? Can you organize your thoughts out-loud such that you can narrate them easily, without spending a lot of time saying "no delete the last sentence".
It's a very misleading title.
misleading title
"getting technology out of the way" is not the same as "anti-technology"
"getting technology out of the way" is not the same as "anti-technology"
I wonder what will happen to professional drivers in countries that do not have any noticeable social security.
The same thing that happened to horsewhip manufacturers when automobiles were developed.
Take whatever moral insight from this you want, but the key insight here is that it would be ridiculous to hold back technology for fear of people losing their livelihoods that the old technology gave them.
From there you can go in any number of directions. Some say that social security policies are the answer, some disagree. Take what side you will in that debate, but do debate it, as it is a problem that needs to be solved. But once again, to try to hold back technological progress is inconceivable, impossible, and inadvisable.
Take whatever moral insight from this you want, but the key insight here is that it would be ridiculous to hold back technology for fear of people losing their livelihoods that the old technology gave them.
From there you can go in any number of directions. Some say that social security policies are the answer, some disagree. Take what side you will in that debate, but do debate it, as it is a problem that needs to be solved. But once again, to try to hold back technological progress is inconceivable, impossible, and inadvisable.