"Steve Jobs probably didn't remember how many times he skinned his knees learning to ride a bike before describing a personal computer as a "bicycle for the mind." Jobs' point was that both tools help us to go further, faster, with just a little extra effort. Today, the remark serves as a reminder that it's not possible to immediately become productive using a technology you've never used before."
"That's something I learned during my first encounter with the original Macintosh, the first computer billed as "intuitive." I managed to get myself in front of one at a local computer retailer about 48 hours after its January 1984 launch. Put my hand on the mouse. Dragged it around a bit. Um... So what happens now? Like most of the population I was utterly naïve about the language of windows, pointers, folders and clicking, I had no idea what to do -"
Steve Jobs compared the personal computer to a bicycle for the mind, stressing that tools extend human capability with modest effort. An early encounter with the Macintosh showed that so-called intuitive interfaces still require users to learn metaphors such as windows, pointers and folders. Short instruction turned initial frustration into proficiency, demonstrating the need for prior knowledge. Artificial intelligence is likened to a flying car: highly desirable but not immediately safe or scalable for untrained users. Widespread distribution of powerful AI tools without training risks unrealistic expectations and unsafe or ineffective use. Effective adoption requires training, controls, and infrastructure.
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