12. Why AR, VR and Voice are Overrated and How Human-Centric Design Impacts the Interfaces and Technologies of the Future | Prof Roel Vertegaal
Summary: Roel Vertegaal (<a href="https://twitter.com/roelvertegaal">@roelvertegaal</a>) is a Dutch-Canadian interaction designer, scientist, musician and entrepreneur working in the area of Human-Computer Interaction. He is a Professor at <a href="http://www.hml.queensu.ca/people/roelvertegaal">Queen’s University’s School of Computing</a> where he directs the Human Media Lab and is best known for his pioneering work on flexible and paper computers, with PaperWindows (2004), PaperPhone (2010] and PaperTab (2012). He is also known for inventing ubiquitous eye input, such as Samsung’s Smart Pause technologies.<br> “In the near future, a computer will have any shape or form, and flexible computer displays will start appearing on any product of any form. These Organic User Interfaces will be completely embedded in real world interactions.”<br> <br> <br> <a href="https://fringe.fm/itunestextlink">You can listen right here on iTunes</a><br> In our wide-ranging conversation, we cover many things, including:<br> <br> * The future of computing interfaces and why it is not what you think<br> * What is on the near-term horizon in terms of holograms<br> * How technology transforms society and cultural norms<br> * The big problem with conflicting interests creating filter bubbles, fake news and overly aggressive Facebook<br> * Why AR and VR are overhyped and ultimately not the answer<br> * The problems with voice and Alexa-like products for functionality<br> * How communication can break down or be enhanced online<br> * The problems Roel sees in today’s world and what causes them<br> * Roel passion for quantum computing and potential implications<br> * The reason Roel is very worried about climate change<br> * Why Roel believes startups and tech companies should have higher moral character<br> * The awesome effects of flexible computers, phones and interfaces<br> * Why the lab is always 10-15 years ahead of commercial companies<br> <br> <a href="http://fringe.fm/itunes"></a><br> <a href="http://fringe.fm/stitcher"></a><br> —<br> Make a Tax-Deductible Donation to Support FringeFM<br> <br> FringeFM is supported by the generosity of its readers and listeners. If you find our work valuable, please consider supporting us on <a href="http://fringe.fm/donate">Patreon,</a> via <a href="https://fringe.fm/paypal">Paypal</a> or with <a href="https://fringe.fm/donorbox">DonorBox powered by Stripe</a>.<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
