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Examples from sci-fi of voice interfaces that stay on task (interconnected.org)
4 points by surprisetalk 4 days ago
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> Like, voice interfaces are really good now because of AI.

An HCI, like Voice powered by AI, can be great in isolation, but poor when considered as part of a larger user journey.

To put a sharp edge on this: a voice interface would not only suck, but in fact defeat the purpose of playing Tetris. This lack of user-journey fit also applies to non-game domains.

Direct manipulation is superior for the vast majority of human-computer interactions.

Saw this immediately after listening to a chapter of Player of Games. The Culture series is full of voice interfaces (Minds and drones) that are always on task