I get where the author is coming from about how our current way of interacting with tech might be a bit limiting. Using just our fingers on touchscreens seems a tad one-dimensional. But here’s the thing: the touch-and-swipe tech we’ve got now is pretty complex and convenient as is. It’s taken us a long way, and I’m all for making things better. However, I think there’s a sweet spot. We don’t necessarily need more complexity for the sake of it; we’ve got a good thing going. What we really need is to make tech simpler and more accessible, especially for humans with disabilities. Let’s not complicate things for everyone; instead, let’s focus on tech that works for everyone, regardless of their physical abilities. That’s where the real magic lies.
however, this is where I partially agree As one person stated in the follow-up article “My child can’t tie his shoelaces, but can use the iPad.” I’m with the idea that they should step up their game, tapping into the full potential of our grown-up minds and bodies. Referring to tools dumbed down for kids as “toys”? The analogy about channeling all interaction through a single finger to limiting literature to Dr. Seuss’s vocabulary is like a lightbulb moment. Sure, the one-finger tech is more accessible, but I also believe, we adults deserve a lot more sophisticated technological interfaces that go beyond simplicity for the sake of it.