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Over the past two weeks we've been incorporating a lightweight
flexible technology into our workflow. Usually, of course, just about
everything we write is routed through a processor, operating system
and application and immediately reflected on an LCD using some
multitasking user interface. However, we have been seeking a way to
organize to-do lists on a separate display so that they are not lost
in the course of a day's work or taking up undue screen real estate.
As it happens, we were invited to an exclusive press event extolling
the latest version of paper.
Paper is a thin, foldable substance that can accommodate a wide array
of styli to produce words and graphics. The catch is that, much like
printer cartridges, these styli must be refilled with ink or replaced.
But there is a wide ecosystem of these devices that are broadly
available.
The developers of paper have really put a lot of forethought into a
wide array of uses. The tool has almost no learning curve and data
entry is so simple that young children will have no problems mastering
its basics. Paper yields high contrast when used with the appropriate
ink and consumes no power. And, simply put, there is no display on the
market that can fold as flexibly as paper, allowing us to slip a small
sheet imperceptibly into a shirt pocket or wallet.
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