This rant on “Pictures Under Glass” made me realize how strange it is that we’re so comfortable reducing our interactions to something as flat and lifeless as a touchscreen. We have our hands (the most useful body part), and yet we limit them to swiping and tapping like we’re settling for the simplest form of interaction possible. It’s almost like we’re choosing numbness over true engagement, relying on a screen instead of exploring the world with our hands.
To me, this flat, touch-only future ignores a huge part of being human. While reading, I thought about how much richer experiences are when you can actually feel things. Imagine the difference between seeing a piece of pottery on a screen versus shaping it yourself. It’s a completely immersive experience that teaches you in ways a screen never could. If tech continues down this path, I feel like we’re just training ourselves to be satisfied with empty interactions that don’t ask much of us.
Furthermore, I think relying so heavily on screens is what’s making us lazy; it feels like we’re choosing convenience over truly connecting with the world. Screens limit how we explore and interact, reducing everything to a simple swipe or tap. Technology should be enhancing our natural abilities, not shrinking them down to one basic motion.
Moreover, the push for brain-computer interfaces is even worse. It takes away the real, physical experiences that make life interesting. Instead of cutting out physical interaction, I believe tech should work with our bodies, such as the Wii console or the VR, helping us connect in more meaningful, hands-on ways.