The Rise of Calm Technology: Amber Case's Vision

About this episode

Amber Case discusses her research on Calm Technology and its implications for user behavior and design philosophy.

Amber Case delves into her journey of studying Calm Technology, beginning with her interest in cyborg anthropology and evolving through research on user behavior changes with emerging tech. She highlights the significance of designing technology that accommodates human attention spans, rather than overwhelming them. The discussion touches on the history of technology design philosophy, juxtaposing principles from the mid-90s with today's fast-paced tech environment. Her work emphasizes that a successful technology integrates calmly into life, akin to familiar household items, rather than demanding constant focus, ultimately supporting human cognition and cultural evolution.

People in this episode

Guest: Amber Case

Topics covered

• Calm Technology
• cyborg anthropology
• user behavior
• technology design philosophy
• human cognition
• cultural evolution

Keywords

• Calm Technology
• Amber Case
• technology design
• user behavior
• cognition
• cultural evolution
• cyborg anthropology

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Organizations: Technology Association of Oregon

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