Reference:
The Design of Future Things
Donald A. Norman
2007 Basic Books
Summary:
As technology advances, people become more and more dependent on technology. As the title states, we are becomming servants of out machines. Before too long, we will likely have cars that drive themselves, systems that decide how to entertain the user, and kitchens that cook for us. One of the problems that results stems from when machines fail in an automated task, causing the user to suddenly make a decision on what should be done. However, when the machines perform properly, it can greatly increase our quality of life.
Discussion:
I found the description of a traffic "swarm" interesting, as I did some research into a similar AI topic not too long ago. I used intersections as a point of reference, and tried to determine how cars could cross paths without ever having to stop. My eventual conclusion was very similar to what Norman describes, though my description was on a lesser scale. Though we may be more dependent on technology than in days past, that doesn't necissarily make it a bad thing.
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