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I’m a Millennial and I’ll gladly use an iPad as my primary computer if it actually does everything a normal laptop can do. I honestly don’t see a difference in

I’m a Millennial and I’ll gladly use an iPad as my primary computer if it actually does everything a normal laptop can do. I honestly don’t see a difference in touch-based technology aptitude or dexterity between Millennials and Gen Z.

whoisjuan 6y ago
I considered myself pretty good with touch devices until I saw a kid editing a video in TikTok. Believe me, they have more dexterity. I learned to use a computer with a physical keyboard and mouse. My nephew’s first and main computing device was an iPad. That definitely makes a difference.
- nivethan 6y ago
  This is interesting, would you be able to find something on YouTube that highlights this dexterity? I’m not entirely sure what to look for to see this new way of computing.
  - Kye 6y ago
    Look up videos of 20-somethings using Ableton Push and similar devices. They don't just play music with it. They use it to make entire songs at every stage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAeybdD5UoQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAeybdD5UoQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTx3G6h2xyA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTx3G6h2xyA I already have enough trouble with a piano with clear groupings to help find notes. I don't think I would get far with one of these.
    - LadyCailin 6y ago
      This is certainly impressive, and I couldn’t do it, but I seen no reason why someone who puts an appropriate amount of hours into practice couldn’t do this too, no matter their age.
- achow 6y ago
  > they have more dexterity. Carpet industry is infamous for this, employing kids for their 'nimble fingers' for manipulating delicate knots. However, question is the same generation who are dexterous in editing TikTok video on mobile phone will grow up and loose dexterity. So, are we talking about new interface paradigm for only kids (and not any specific generation - X, Y or Z)?
  - ethbro 6y ago
    Essential tremors are absolutely a thing as one ages too (and develops a coffee habit).
  - whoisjuan 6y ago
    Interesting. I didn't think about it that way, but it's totally possible that you lose that ability as you grow older.
- robocat 6y ago
  > Believe me, they have more dexterity. Perhaps until you try them with tools like scissors, or manipulating objects like a piece of string? I think Dexterity implies good skills with a wide range of affordances (not just with a touch interface).

whoisjuan 6y ago

I considered myself pretty good with touch devices until I saw a kid editing a video in TikTok. Believe me, they have more dexterity. I learned to use a computer with a physical keyboard and mouse. My nephew’s first and main computing device was an iPad. That definitely makes a difference.

nivethan 6y ago
This is interesting, would you be able to find something on YouTube that highlights this dexterity? I’m not entirely sure what to look for to see this new way of computing.
- Kye 6y ago
  Look up videos of 20-somethings using Ableton Push and similar devices. They don't just play music with it. They use it to make entire songs at every stage. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAeybdD5UoQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAeybdD5UoQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTx3G6h2xyA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTx3G6h2xyA I already have enough trouble with a piano with clear groupings to help find notes. I don't think I would get far with one of these.
  - LadyCailin 6y ago
    This is certainly impressive, and I couldn’t do it, but I seen no reason why someone who puts an appropriate amount of hours into practice couldn’t do this too, no matter their age.
achow 6y ago
> they have more dexterity. Carpet industry is infamous for this, employing kids for their 'nimble fingers' for manipulating delicate knots. However, question is the same generation who are dexterous in editing TikTok video on mobile phone will grow up and loose dexterity. So, are we talking about new interface paradigm for only kids (and not any specific generation - X, Y or Z)?
- ethbro 6y ago
  Essential tremors are absolutely a thing as one ages too (and develops a coffee habit).
- whoisjuan 6y ago
  Interesting. I didn't think about it that way, but it's totally possible that you lose that ability as you grow older.
robocat 6y ago
> Believe me, they have more dexterity. Perhaps until you try them with tools like scissors, or manipulating objects like a piece of string? I think Dexterity implies good skills with a wide range of affordances (not just with a touch interface).