Not Boring Radio Julian Lehr, The Case Against Conversational Interfaces
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Apr 2, 2025 Julian Lehr, a creative writer and marketer at Linear with a background at Stripe, discusses his thought-provoking essay on conversational interfaces. He argues that natural language interactions often fall short, advocating for a complementary approach with graphical interfaces. Julian shares his unique writing process, which marries traditional techniques with modern tools like Figma, and reveals how AI can enhance creativity rather than replace it. The conversation also touches on the balance between user experience and privacy in using AI technology.
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Inefficiency of Natural Language
- Natural language is inefficient for human-computer interaction, being slow and verbose.
- GUIs with keyboard shortcuts are faster than natural language input.
The "Pass the Butter" Test
- Julian Lehr recalls his grandparents communicating effortlessly without words.
- He envisions a similar intuitive relationship with computers.
AI Reading Facial Expressions
- Access to non-verbal cues like facial expressions could improve AI's understanding of user intent.
- ChatGPT could adjust its responses in real-time by reading facial expressions.