Joe,
If you don't think it's "forever", then you haven't examined the history of the human race. I'll bet there were probably people who were wondering what good that "wheel" thing would be. "People don't need to go faster than walking, and it takes more work to make," they said. History is one long, continuous trend of improving the tools we use in our lives (which is all a computer is).
Do you think the average person types very well? Don't you think they'd find it much easier just to talk to their PC and tell it which books and CDs to buy? While it's sitting on their wristwatch? We have a long way to go, hardware-wise, before we get there. Don't confuse the simple tasks that might be performed by a machine and the complexity of the machine itself. Sometimes being able to do tasks simply requires very complex machinery. Think about an auto factory (probably Japanese) where one guy pushes one button and complex equipment starts making cars. One guy pushing one button. Pretty simple, but requires lots of advanced machines to accomplish it.
And look at the auto itself. All it does is take me from one place to another. That's all. It has three controls -- a steering wheel, a gas pedal, and a brake. Pretty simple to operate, but very complex under the hood. There have been a lot of advances since the first autos to help ensure longer operation, safer operation, and to simplify the operation of the vehicle.
Technology advances so I can do more with less effort or complexity.
So, yes, forever.
Dave |
