Intelligent software agents vs. user-controlled direct manipulation: a debate

TitleIntelligent software agents vs. user-controlled direct manipulation: a debate
Publication TypeConference Papers
Year of Publication1997
AuthorsMaes P, Shneiderman B, Miller J
Conference NameCHI '97 extended abstracts on Human factors in computing systems: looking to the future
Date Published1997///
PublisherACM
Conference LocationNew York, NY, USA
ISBN Number0-89791-926-2
Keywordsagents, direct manipulation, graphical representation, intelligent interfaces
Abstract

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.

URLhttp://doi.acm.org/10.1145/1120212.1120281
DOI10.1145/1120212.1120281