The Interface Effect (Jussi Parikka)

The Interface Effect, by Jussi Parikka, explores how digital interfaces (like screens, apps, or tools) shape our perception and interaction with technology and information. It suggests that interfaces do more than just display data—they actively influence our understanding of the world, cognition, and culture. By mediating our experience, interfaces create a relationship between humans and machines that affects how we think, communicate, and organize knowledge. In essence, the way interfaces are designed impacts our consciousness and social dynamics, highlighting their role as active mediators in the digital age.