Avatars Quote by James Surowiecki
“As technology improves, on-screen avatars look more and more like real people. When they start looking too real, though, we pull away. These almost-humans aren't quite right; they look creepy, like zombies.”
About This Quote
Source Article: Wired Magazine, 2019
When avatars become too lifelike, they trigger discomfort because they fall into the uncanny valley.
In simple terms: Too realistic avatars feel creepy.
Key Takeaway
Design avatars with balanced realism.
Themes
technology
design
human perception
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- gaming
- virtual reality
- film production
Key Concepts
uncanny valley
AI ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do we define “real enough”?
- What design cues reduce creepiness?
A Different Perspective
Perfect realism may never be fully comfortable.
