Ted released a real cool video today on the multitouch displays I talked about in the earlier days of this blog. For those who don’t know, TED is an event that brings together thoughtleaders, movers and shakers to share their ideas. I recommend you to check out some of their videos.

These multitouch screens are really the future I think. They remove many of the current GUI and makes manipulating data much more intuitive. If you combine it with the latest intuitive data visualisation you can begin a whole new future in information navigation and manipulation. With some of trial and error it is maybe finally possible to get rid of the keyboards and mouses.

I see a world with much less abstractions in interfaces and languages and a future were direct manipulation gets closer and closer. I see new ways of getting insights into patterns in data and processes. I see new ways of learning, creativity and inspiration. I hope these tools become common soon.

I will just continue to play with my DS untill the time is here.