If there's any object in human experience that's a precedent for what …

Jaron Lanier
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If there's any object in human experience that's a precedent for what a computer should be like, it's a musical instrument: a device where you can explore a huge range of possibilities through an interface that connects your mind and your body, allowing you to be emotionally authentic and expressive. ✨ The virtual visionary by Oliver Burkeman, www.theguardian.com. December 29, 2001.
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