I can’t believe how spot-on much of the Licklider article was with the assumptions he made regarding the relationship between computers and mankind. Over fifty years ago he could already see much potential for this relationship to be symbiotic. I’m also surprised by my own enjoyment while reading this article.
Something new I learned from the article was the idea of “real-time” problem solving with the help of computers as a goal (3). I never considered that programming must already be written for basically every situation should a computer be able to help solve technical problems.
An interesting aspect of the article was his assumption that books would not be stored entirely on computers, when in fact most anything that is printed can also be purchased or found online. So, he wasn’t on point with that statement, but he was correct in saying that books will forever be a great invention for humanity. I say this because I always prefer to read something that is printed versus on a computer’s screen; it is simply easier for me to read and understand.
I also found this reading interesting. I mentioned in my blogg how I think about the cartoon the Jetson's where every thing was computerized. I found that the studies between computers and man were interesting and think that over time we will see man like computers. Although, this is a great advancement to technology, I fear for those who will loose their jobs and are replace by computers.
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