💡 Are we ready for the next computing paradigm?

The most profound technologies are those that disappear. They weave themselves into the fabric of everyday life until they are indistinguishable from it.This episode dives deep into the essence of ubiquitous computing, a concept pioneered by Mark Weiser, the visionary Chief Technologist at Xerox PARC. Weiser’s ideas paved the way for the devices that have become extensions of ourselves: smartphones, tablets, laptops, all designed to blend into the fabric of our daily routines.But do we have the capability, knowledge and technology to push the idea of ubiquitous computing even further — to make our devices minimal, almost invisible? Bethany Bongiorno and Imran Chaudhri, former Apple executives and founders of Humane believe that we do. Last year, Humane revealed their first product, Ai Pin, to a wave of hype and scepticism. So I wanted to go deeper, and really understand what drives Bethany and Imran to believe the moment for invisible computing is here.You’ll hear us discuss…* The evolution of computing: Tracing the journey from bulky computers to the democratisation of this potent resource.* The principles guiding the creation of technology that respects its users.* Differentiating between ambient computing (exemplified by the AI Pin) and spatial computing (like the Apple Vision Pro).* Insights into the ideas, software and hardware that make the Ai Pin.* Trusting a world without apps: The implications of an app-free operating system for user trust and interaction.* Compassionate computing: Understanding the ethos behind creating technology that understands and cares.If you want to sponsor our podcast, reach out.Timestamps: 0:00 Preview and introduction 03:56 Evolution of computing 07:30 A Blackberry user joins Apple 11:40 What drives courageous and responsible design 18:50 Ideas, software and hardware behind the Ai Pin 21:37 Ambient computing vs spatial computing 25:04 AI-first platform 31:10 Trusting an OS with no apps 38:58 Compassionate computing 41:34 The team’s hopes for the Ai PinWhere to find Bethany and Imran:Bethany’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethany-bongiornoImran’s LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/imran-chaudhri/Humane website: https://humane.comWhere to find Azeem:Website: https://www.azeemazhar.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/azharYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AzeemExponentiallyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/azeemX: https://twitter.com/azeem This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.exponentialview.co/subscribe