Human-Computer Interaction

Human-computer interaction is the study of how people interact with technology. From interfaces to intent prediction, and from dark patterns to delightful defaults. This season of Data Skeptic explores the evolving myriad of ways in which humans interact with computational devices.

Episodes

• Gestures Around the Ear — The next evolution of wearable technology may not require new screens or controllers, but new ways to interact with the devices we already wear. Shaikh Shawon explores how gesture-sensing earbuds coul
• Implicit Interactions — How do we design robots and autonomous vehicles that understand the unwritten rules of human behavior? Kyle speaks with Cornell Tech professor Wendy Ju about implicit interaction, “Wizard of Oz” proto
• The Lived Informatics Model — The data we collect about ourselves can tell us a lot—but only if the technology collecting it actually fits into our lives. Daniel Epstein explores personal informatics, from fitness trackers and foo