Computer Quote by Douglas Adams
“Computers are still technology because we are still wrestling with it: it's still being invented; we're still trying to work out how it works. There's a world of game interaction to come that you or I wouldn't recognise. It's time for the machines to disappear. The computer's got to disappear into all of the things we use.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 1998
Suggests technology should become invisible, integrated seamlessly.
In simple terms: Tech should fade into background.
Key Takeaway
Design unobtrusive technology.
Themes
design
technology
integration
Mood
speculative
thought‑provoking
Type
philosophical
future‑oriented
When to use this quote
- smart home design
- wearable tech
- AI assistants
- urban infrastructure
Key Concepts
human‑computer interaction
future studies
design philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we keep tech transparent while invisible?
- What ethical issues arise when tech disappears?
A Different Perspective
Risk of losing transparency.
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