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Donald Hoffman PHD - USER INTERFACE THEORY EXPLAINED

Chasing Consciousness

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Interface: The Hidden Gateway to Interaction

User interfaces serve as essential tools that facilitate interaction with underlying systems without requiring users to understand the complex mechanisms behind them. Just as social media platforms enable communication in a virtual space, current user interfaces allow us to engage with technology effortlessly. The way we perceive elements on our screens, such as email icons, is a simplified representation meant to provide control rather than convey the true nature of the technology. Evolution has equipped us with these interfaces to interact with reality effectively, enabling communication and interaction in a manner that masks the intricate workings of our devices.

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