Psychology of Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #38

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Psychology of Computing: Crash Course Computer Science #38

So today, we’re going to discuss some psychological considerations in building computers, like how to make them easier for humans to use, the uncanny valley problem when humanoid robots gets more and more humanlike, and strategies to make our devices work better with us by incorporating our emotions and even altering our gaze.

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PBS Learning Media