As it is mentioned at the beginning of the chapter, explaining the history of interface can be considered as a mundane way to start a discussion about user interfaces. However, describing the journey of thoughts throughout the history and the outcome of the paths that have been taken by great people can help us understand the impact of decisions and ideas on the world that we have today. I think the emphasize of the chapter has been mostly on the outcome of these ideas and not the context and situations in which these concepts have been formed. For instance, knowing how Bush’s vision was made and what influenced that idea can help us better understand the impact of external factors and needs of society on the creation of a concept.
As it is mentioned at the beginning of the chapter, explaining the history of interface can be considered as a mundane way to start a discussion about user interfaces. However, describing the journey of thoughts throughout the history and the outcome of the paths that have been taken by great people can help us understand the impact of decisions and ideas on the world that we have today. I think the emphasize of the chapter has been mostly on the outcome of these ideas and not the context and situations in which these concepts have been formed. For instance, knowing how Bush’s vision was made and what influenced that idea can help us better understand the impact of external factors and needs of society on the creation of a concept.