The Troubles with Theory in Human-Computer Interaction Research
24 April 2024, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm

Event Information
Open to
- All
Organiser
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Professor Duncan Brumby – UCL Interaction Centre
Location
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Room G0166-72 Gower StreetLondonWC1E 6EAUnited Kingdom
Theory is supposed to be central to science and scholarship. In this talk, however, I will argue that its role in human-computer interaction (HCI) is underwhelming. I will also discuss reasons why we do not use theory and why I think they are wrong. On a more positive note, I will outline some ways in which theory can be used, developed and tested in HCI.
This seminar is also available for remote-joining on Zoom: https://ucl.zoom.us/j/98653540840
About the Speaker
Kasper Hornbæk
Professor of Computer Science at Dept of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen
