The Pencil's Simplicity
"A pencil has no battery, requires no updates, and has a built-in delete key. It is perfect technology."
We build complex systems to capture ideas, using tablets, digital pens, and handwriting recognition software. We charge our writing instruments and update their firmware.
A simple wooden pencil requires none of this. It works on mechanical friction, showing its age as it wears down, reminding you of the physical work you have completed. It has a built-in eraser, allowing you to edit without leaving a digital trace.
Sometimes, the ultimate technology is the one that has not changed in centuries. When you need to brainstorm, put the tablet away, grab a pencil, and feel the friction on the page.
J.C.