With the development of science and technology, the methods of human-computer interaction are likely to change in the future. People may no longer interact with computers through their hands, eyes, and other senses. Human beings seem to be able to communicate with machines directly through their own consciousness because of the Brain-computer interface technology.
Because the brain interacts directly with the computer, some brain diseases may be treated, cured, or even prevented. However, due to the characteristics of neural information and data, people may be able to upload copies of their self-consciousness to the internet. In this way, the definition of human self-consciousness will be subverted. And that will become a big challenge to human ethics and morality.
“Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can convert mental states into signals to drive real-world devices.” For the human-computer interaction, the metaphysical things now may become new approaches for human-computer interaction in the future. Emotions, mental states, subconsciousness, habits may all be used for interaction with the computer. Designers have the responsibility to find a more reasonable human-computer interaction logic through these new media and take care of human physical and mental health at the same time.
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I agree with your idea that Designers have the responsibility to find a more reasonable human-computer interaction logic through these new media and take care of human physical and mental health at the same time.