Listen, three eyes," he said, "don't you try to outweird me, I get stranger things than you free with my breakfast cereal.
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Computers are still technology because we are still wrestling with it: it's still being invented; we're still trying to work out how it works. There's a world of game interaction to come that you or I wouldn't recognise. It's time for the machines to disappear. The computer's got to disappear into all of the things we use.
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What this quote means
The quote reflects on the evolving relationship between humans and computers, suggesting that technology should become seamless in our lives.
Douglas Adams highlights the ongoing development of computers and technology, emphasizing that as we continue to innovate, our interaction with these machines will transform. He envisions a future where technology becomes so integrated into our lives that it becomes invisible, enhancing our experiences without being a direct focus of attention.
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