co-evolution of the human & tool systems

Description

As the digital systems we rely upon become faster, more sophisticated, and (with the usual hiccups) more capable, we’re becoming more sophisticated and capable too. It’s a form of co-evolution: we learn to adapt our thinking and expectations to these digital systems, even as the system designs become more complex and powerful to meet more of our needs—and eventually come to adapt to us.

Original URL

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200907/intelligence/2

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200907/intelligence/2