Silicon Age – Bonus Writing

Why is the essay by Licklider so important to understand today. Post your thoughts in the class blog. Make sure to select the Silicon Age – Bonus Writing category.

• Symbiosis Between us and tech
  by Hermione Hu
  From the article Man-Computer Symbiosis (1960), the author J.C.R. Licklider mentioned the importance of the Computer-Posted Wall Display. He said that some information must be…
• Modern computers and J.C.R. Licklider’s analysis of the relationship between humans and computers
  by Betty Deng
  This article by Licklider covers thinking about the relationship between humans and computers in the future. He proposed the definition of “symbiosis” between humans and…
• Understanding Human-Machine Symbiosis
  by Elaine Choi
  In a time where technology often seems to be an extension of our bodies, it is of great importance that we as designers understand what…
• The importance of the “Man-Computer Symbiosis”
  by Zijie Zhou
  Under the impetus bring by the pioneers such as JCR Licklider, Doug Engelbart, Vannevar Bush computers changed from no user interface to has the graphic…
• Man+Computer=?
  by Anh Truong
  Right from the title “Man-computer symbiosis” suggested a complementary relationship between humans and computers. As Licklider imagined a better world with computers, actual users began…
• Why It Is Important to Understand the Essay by Licklider
  by Lylyna Heng
  Licklider essay touches upon many areas in interaction between men and computer. The interaction is the most important part because it is a behavior that…
• My Future Buddy
  by Rebecca Lin
  I like when J.C.R. Licklider talks about the necessity of having the Man-Computer Symbiosis: “It is often said that programming for a computing machine forces…
• Different Thinking About Man-Computer Symbiosis
  by Peter Peng
  Licklider said, “Men are noisy, narrow-band devices.” On the other hand, “computer machines single-minded and constrained.” There is a difference between a human and a…
• Man-Computer Symbiosis Evaluation
  by Monica Xu
  The computer pioneer J. C. R. Licklider wrote a famous essay titled “Man-Computer Symbiosis” in 1960, where he predicted a close coupling between humans and…