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Breaking the fourth wall in human-computer interaction: Really talking to each other

  • Written by Iván Gris, Post-Doctoral Fellow, Technology and Commercialization Partnership, University of Texas at El Paso
imageHold a conversation with Harry Potter!Interactive Systems Group, The University of Texas at El Paso, CC BY-ND

Have you ever talked to your computer or smartphone? Maybe you’ve seen a coworker, friend or relative do it. It was likely in the form of a question, asking for some basic information, like the location of the best nearby pizza place...

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