Technology must not replace instinct to touch, feel

People now interact more with imaginary friends on Facebook. PHOTO | FILE

What you need to know:

  • He meant that one should seek to simplify the explanation surrounding a concept, while preserving its underlying complexity.
  • This is evident in the direction that technology has taken in recent times. We have seen a marked reduction in complexity of the interface between users and gadgets; as in the ubiquity of touch screen devices. Yet over time, those devices have grown significantly more complex.