The evolution of human-computer interaction (HCI) has been marked by significant paradigm shifts throughout computing history. From command-line interfaces to graphical user interfaces, each transition has fundamentally altered how we conceptualize and interact with technology.
This blog examines the software industry's tendency towards constant reinvention and its parallels to pyramid scheme structures, where continuous change benefits a select few while creating unsustainable patterns of technical debt and knowledge obsolescence.
The early days of the internet were a Wild West, a digital frontier defined by competing browsers. Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer duked it out for supremacy, each vying to shape how we experienced the web. Ultimately, Google Chrome, built on the Chromium engine, emerged as the dominant force, seemingly settling the browser landscape.
As we approach the end of 2024, the field of generative artificial intelligence continues to evolve at a breathtaking pace. This year has witnessed groundbreaking developments that have fundamentally transformed how we interact with AI technology, while simultaneously raising important questions about its future trajectory.
As mobile phones became smaller and more affordable, a noticeable shift in cultural norms and etiquette emerged. Men began carrying them on their belts, while women kept them in their bags. People would answer calls during meals or discreetly check messages in meetings. It took some time for society to adapt to the new norms and etiquette surrounding these devices.