I hate the new word processors that want to tell you, as…
“I hate the new word processors that want to tell you, as you're typing, that you made a mistake. I have to turn off all that crap. It's like, shut up - I'm thinking now. I will worry about that sort of error later. I'm a human being. I can still read this, even though it's wrong. You stupid machine, the fact that you can't is irrelevant to me.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Overbearing spell‑check intrudes on human thought, demanding silence.
In simple terms: Spell‑check interrupts thinking.
Key Takeaway
Turn off intrusive tools.
Themes
technology
creativity
frustration
Mood
irritated
reflective
Type
technical
personal
When to use this quote
- writing
- coding
- editing
- learning new software
Key Concepts
Human‑computer interaction
cognitive load
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology affect focus?
- When is assistance helpful?
A Different Perspective
May reduce error correction.