Connecting the dots between discoveries in neuroscience (neuroplasticity), psychoneuroimmunology(the brain-immune loop) and user experience (gadget rub-off) indicate the nature of our time spent with gadgets is a vector in human health -...
moreConnecting the dots between discoveries in neuroscience (neuroplasticity), psychoneuroimmunology(the brain-immune loop) and user experience (gadget rub-off) indicate the nature of our time spent with gadgets is a vector in human health - mentally, socially and physically. The positive design of our interactions with devices therefore can have a positive impact on economy, civilization and society. Likewise, the absence of design that encourages positive interaction may encourage undesirable behaviors. Much like the architecture of physical spaces and buildings, the consequences of the architecture of the 21stcentury conversation between man and machine may last generations. AI and the Internet of Things are primary vectors for positive and negative impacts of technology. We describe a growing body of co-discoveries occurring across a variety of disciplines that support the argument for human sciences in technology design. The paper brings the rigors of science to bear on the humanities and makes the case for its relevance at this juncture in time to the design of technology involved in conversation and behaviors between humans and machines .