When I thought about touchscreens before this assignment, I always felt they were fun and easy to use. I liked exploring things by touching the screen instead of using buttons or a mouse. Because of that, I assumed touchscreens were already the best version of future technology. After reading the texts, I started to notice how limited screens actually are. They only let me use one finger, even though my hands and body can do much more. This made me think about how technology does not really use our full abilities.
One idea that made me think was how the author described touchscreens as flat and numb. I never thought about how everything feels the same when I touch my phone. There is no real physical feedback. When I read that, I realized that I also feel limited by screens and I hope technology develops into something more than just glass surfaces. It made me wonder what it would feel like if my phone could respond physically, not just visually.
The readings also made me think about creativity. I believe creativity can be fully digital, like movies, where you do not need to touch anything to understand or enjoy it. But at the same time, I noticed that when I work on physical computing projects in class, using sensors and real materials feels more engaging. It uses more of my body, not just my eyes.
Another part that stayed with me was the idea of children using iPads. I think it can be bad because of radiation, but it can also be very educational if used the right way. The reading made me think more deeply about how screens might affect development, especially if kids only interact with flat surfaces.
Overall, these readings made me question my assumptions about future technology. I used to imagine better screens, but now I imagine tools that involve more of the body. It made me think that maybe the future should not be limited to touchscreens, and that we should explore new ways of interacting that feel more natural and physical.