Anyway, I have been thinking a bit about how to use technology in my comics. The thing about being a creator, is that you have to make every decision at every level. Usually, we go for something pre-established because it is easiest. Therefore, most comics have people interacting with technology that is identical to the kind with which the creator interacts. If the technology deviates from this, it is usually to emphasize futuristic advances that make it more of historical time periods that make it less capable.
My question is less, "how capable do we want our technology," but "how would we want to interact with it?" The thing is that I work at computers all day. I have a fixed location to look, a fixed location to sit, a fixed location where my keyboard is, and limited view space to place my work. Of course I can rearrange my workspace to me more ergonomic, but I am still limited by the physical devices. I guess my goal is technology that doesn't fix you to a flat screen. The thing about holograms is that they are actual 3D images, and therefore would be much easier on the eyes than staring at a screen. You could build an entire 3d workspace that tracks your motions and responds accordingly. Your keyboard and gestures are wherever happens to be comfortable at the time. The position of information would be entirely up to you, because you are essentially building a virtual office space. Also, depending on power requirements and connectivity, you could totally go mobile with them. It's a thought I might illustrate later.
It's not a new idea. I'm just trying to separate technology advancements into increases in capability, like teleporters, and improvements in usability, like voice commands to your computer. Actually, both of those ideas were on Star Trek. Which one do we use daily, and which one is a pipe dream?
Anyway, I am going to make dinner, and watch more Avatar.
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