Human Computer Integration versus Powerful Tools

Explore a thought-provoking panel discussion from the ACM CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems 2017, focusing on the evolution of human-computer relationships. Delve into the debate between human-computer integration and the development of powerful tools, examining the implications for designers, researchers, and society at large. Join experts Umer Farooq, Jonathan Grudin, Ben Shneiderman, Pattie Maes, and Xiangshi Ren as they dissect JCR Licklider's 1960 forecast of human-machine relations, questioning whether we've truly progressed from interaction to symbiosis or integration. Consider the potential benefits and drawbacks of integration, including its impact on human self-efficacy, control, and the predictability of machine actions. Gain valuable insights into the future of human-computer interaction and its societal implications in this 71-minute panel recorded at the conference in Denver, CO.