Quote by Nicholas Negroponte

I've spent my whole life worrying about the human-computer interface, so I don't want to suggest that what we have today is even close to acceptable.

I've spent my whole life worrying about the human-computer i

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The speaker expresses their lifelong concern about the human-computer interface, implying that they have dedicated much thought and consideration to it. However, they clarify that the current state of the interface is far from satisfactory. The quote suggests their dissatisfaction with the current technology and implies a desire for further improvement in order to meet their standards.

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