Hyperconnectivity (human-computer Interaction Series)

This book explores the emerging field of hyperconnectivity looking at technology and systems that allow person-to-person and person-to-machine communication in networked organizations and the social and economic impact of this society. The author begins by presenting literary culture and interaction, focusing on the development of the __Poetry Mix-Up__ platform, before looking at electronic and magnetic user interfaces for multisensory experiences. He then offers insights into the controversial topic of human intimacy with robots, looking at recent developments like the __Kissinger__ device amongst others. The author concludes by exploring the potential social impact of hyperconnectivity and its future applications. __Hyperconnectivity__ isessential reading to anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of this emerging field especially researchers, designers and engineers who are interested in multi-platform communication, digital networks and HCI. Annotation This book explores the emerging field of hyperconnectivity looking at technology and systems that allow person-to-person and person-to-machine communication in networked organizations and the social and economic impact of this society. The author begins by presenting literary culture and interaction, focusing on the development of the Poetry Mix-Up platform, before looking at electronic and magnetic user interfaces for multisensory experiences. He then offers insights into the controversial topic of human intimacy with robots, looking at recent developments like the Kissinger device amongst others. The author concludes by exploring the potential social impact of hyperconnectivity and its future applications. Hyperconnectivity is essential reading to anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of this emerging field especially researchers, designers and engineers who are interested in multi-platform communication, digital networks and HCI Front Matter....Pages i-xv Introduction....Pages 1-10 Modeling Literary Culture Through Interactive Digital Media....Pages 11-26 Electric and Magnetic User Interfaces for Digital Smell and Taste....Pages 27-40 Love and Sex with Robots....Pages 41-63 Social Impact of Hyperconnectivity....Pages 65-84 Conclusion....Pages 85-86 Back Matter....Pages 87-93