Intelligent software agents vs. user-controlled direct manipulation

Pattie Maes, Ben Shneiderman, Jim Miller

1997 · 18 citations · 0 references

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Critical issues in human-computer interaction - in particular, the advantages and disadvantages of intelligent agents and direct manipulation - will be discussed, debated, and hotly contested. The intent of the participants is to strike an appropriate balance between a serious discussion of the issues and an entertaining debate.