Digital vs. Analog

From the start Don Norman brings up the point that we, as humans, do not belong in a world of technology. Humans are ever changing and evolving while machines are precise and cold with constant need of human repair. While the opposite worlds attract like magnets, they are becoming too tightly stuck together, hindering the natural human instincts we once knew so well. We have created a world not like the one we know by nature and as it grows we become more involved in it.

There is no doubt that technology is extremely useful. For example this class requires so much reliance on machines alone. Writing on the blog with computers, the students' transportation to class/school, and the use of a screen in class for the students to look to for reference. It's everywhere, making our lives easier all the time. It's not until people start to completely rely on technology for things we could otherwise do ourselves that it starts to become obvious we are hurting ourselves. Designers that understand this could help people find the middle ground. Technology that only aids and does not complete every given task we face. There must be a gray area where people can control their use of technology rather than drown in it.