To our human minds, computers behave less like rocks and trees than they do like humans, so we unconsciously treat them like people.... In other words, humans have special instincts that tell them how to behave around other sentient beings, and as soon as any object exhibits sufficient cognitive function, those instincts kick in and we react as though we were interacting with another sentient human being.
Alan CooperWe seem to be keeping old fans and are bringing on new fans that are teenagers. I think that is amazing. When I was a teenager, that was when I fell in love with music. It affected me in a deep way. That's why I love having teenagers at our shows.
Alan CooperNo matter how beautiful, no matter how cool your interface, it would be better if there were less of it.
Alan CooperOne of the most heinous, insidious lies is the notion that you have to be an asshole to be a successful business person.
Alan Cooper