Zero UI

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The article discussed can be viewed here
The internet of things is getting closer to becoming reality with the rising popularity of devices like nest thermostats and amazon echo. However I disagree with the article’s statement that screens will become obsolete. Because we are such visual creatures, I don’t see a world where people completely abandon screens and interact with technology solely using voice control.

Discussion Questions:

Will zero UI and the Internet of Things it's associated with have to come with an ability to opt out?  How would the different styles of interaction work with eachother?

There are often connections made between the movement towards the Internet of Things and dystopias such as those shown in Brave New World, the Circle, and 1984.  How likely is it that the Internet of Things will result in the downfall of society?

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